Tech Will Be Essential to Boost Food Safety and Quality in 2023

Do you ever wish that you had a crystal ball that could tell us what’s in store for the restaurant industry in the coming year? As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. Climate change is wreaking havoc on traditional farming methods, with crops withering in extreme heat or drowning in mid-Western floods. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 million tons of grain. Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. 

Restaurant operators should leverage digital tools to fight these serious – and simultaneous – threats to our food supply. Technology can boost business operations in a variety of ways.  Luckily, tech solutions have become more affordable and accessible for food businesses of all sizes and budgets, allowing them to increase transparency, accuracy, safety, and quality. 

In the coming year, operators should…