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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

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Leveraging technologies such as robotic food preparation and AI-powered inventory management systems can streamline processes and optimize resource utilization. Brands can switch to plant-based, compostable containers and cutlery made from renewable materials.

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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

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Donation, composting, and organic recycling are all available options to restaurant operators attempting to reduce the amount of food scraps entering their solid waste bins. The next time that your restaurant prepares a pan of food that goes uneaten, or has an inventory order that surpasses demand, think donation. Composting.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

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Upgrade inventory and ordering systems with the latest technology. Proper inventory management is essential to decreasing food waste and saving related expenses. All employees should practice proper “first in, first out” inventory management. Recycle and compost. Implement a digital system (e.g.,

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Zero Restaurant Food Waste for the Environment and Lower CoGS

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Pre-consumer waste is all food that’s wasted before it gets to the customer, like spoiled inventory and kitchen scraps. Food waste reduction requires some additional work to properly store, monitor, and use inventory ingredients, so employees must be fully invested in the process. Monitor inventory days on hand. Reduce spoilage.

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Adopting Tech Solutions Is the Smartest Decision Restaurants Can Make

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Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

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7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Restaurant

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A POS system is not just about taking orders; it’s a powerful tool for efficient inventory management. By digitally tracking inventory levels, restaurateurs gain real-time insights into the amount of food items in stock. Invest in integrated POS systems like Lavu to streamline your inventory management process.

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Shifting Priorities During COVID-19: Waste Goes up as Restaurants aim to Stop the Spread of the Pandemic

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You can also look into compostable packaging options and inform customers their takeout packaging can be composted. Automatic inventory tracking (avoid over-ordering). Keep Track of Inventory with POS Integrations. With your POS system, you can easily keep track of inventory and adjust orders. Paperless ordering.

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