Apicbase

APRIL 28, 2023

Every report on food waste is a jaw-dropper. Food waste is a monumental problem with massive consequences. An estimated 32% of all food produced worldwide is lost or wasted from farm to fork (some reports even say between 40-50%). Food loss and waste represent about $940 billion in annual economic losses. on food costs.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

A survey conducted by Too Good To Go indicates that more than 1/3rd of the bakery output in the UK ends up being wasted. This is where it is recommended to start a waste-free bakery. Research by Too Good To Go states that around 50% of the UK bakeries have a documented plan in place to reduce food waste. Source: Pinterest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. Now, more than ever, is the time to focus on the bottom line reducing our food waste and thus food costs in an effort to survive. The Challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

All this happens when restaurant teams connect their building and kitchen equipment (HVAC, ovens, dishwashers, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) Automating these procedures can save about an hour of labor per day while improving the customer experience and equipment uptime, protecting inventory and more.

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Ken Burgin

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Toyota built its world-class success by watching and controlling every step of the manufacturing process, especially waste. Use Toyota’s classification of 8 different types of waste, and discover new ways to cut costs and improve your bottom line. Transportation Waste – unnecessary movement of products and equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Preempting Equipment Failures. Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Understandably, restaurants are in no position to waste labor, energy, or cost. Preventing Food Waste Can Save Tons of Money. Food service businesses, on average, lose 28-35 percent of their income annually from pre-consumer food waste. During times of inflation, every cent matters.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers. Here are some of the other businesses that suffer when a restaurant closes, sometimes they too cannot survive as a result: [] Regional Farmers: A significant percentage of farm crops are dedicated to restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. As restaurants implement tech tools, they’re experiencing numerous benefits, including waste (and cost) savings, more effective scheduling, and increased customer satisfaction, to name just a few. Elevate quality management programs.

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7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2020

Some service providers offer special prices/packages knowing these are tough times for restaurants so find out if labor, materials, equipment, and chemicals are included in the pricing. Poorly maintained equipment also uses more energy increasing your electricity and water bills. A restaurant’s health code depends on it!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Connected Equipment. The latest cloud-based solutions let you and your staff view, track and customize all your smart equipment from one, simple space. Below are some ways connected equipment can help reduce downtime and increase efficiency: Adjusting cook times, modes and more remotely. Automatically switching modes (i.e.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly. Thus, there arises a need for an efficient waste management system. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2024

When the lights go out, equipment stops running, chefs can’t cook and customers can’t dine. Between the product waste from refrigerated food expiring in two to four hours and the inability to keep generating income from a kitchen shutdown, power outages have the potential of putting unprepared restaurants out of business.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

Excessive waste is a sign of disrespect for those involved in the process of getting those ingredients to you. The same holds true for the equipment (very expensive I might add) that we work with. We need to ensure that those ingredients are handled and stored correctly and when in production used properly and to their fullest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

We are referring to food waste. million tonnes of food waste each year. This figure will be simply incomparable with what we should expect to see come the end of the year when the 2020 waste statistics are produced. Waste management is something restaurateurs plan for. Britain, as a nation, is responsible for more than 4.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. Now, more than ever, is the time to focus on the bottom line reducing our food waste and thus food costs in an effort to survive. The Challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more. Does the equipment layout make sense for all staff?

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PathSpot

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the time wasted on filling out forms, labeling food, and other Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) tasks and discuss how streamlining these processes can improve efficiency without compromising safety – saving time and resources. It’s a win-win.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

What equipment do roasters need to preserve green coffee freshness & quality? In terms of storage equipment, green coffee silos are a popular solution for many roasters. As well as investing in the right equipment, roasters also need to use proper techniques for green coffee inventory management. Enjoyed this?

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2023

According to Green Places, “ kitchen equipment, HVAC, and lighting are a restaurant’s most significant sources of energy consumption.” Smart Kitchen Appliances Upgrading kitchen equipment to energy-efficient models can lead to substantial energy savings. Energy-efficient equipment can lower these bills by as much as 75%.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent. Consolidating to Eliminate Waste A strategic move to help drive average check size and bottom-line profitability has been to combine brands into one consolidated location.

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Foodable

JANUARY 25, 2022

Listen to "Reducing Waste With Reusable Packaging | Season 6, Vol. Hoell had a career in cardiac surgery first on the clinical side and then started selling the equipment in Hawaii. 2 : Dispatch Goods" on Spreaker. She is a surfer and was confronted by plastic pollution in her favorite surf breaks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The technology empowers operators to make direct, digital connections with their equipment (e.g., Careful analysis of the data emanating from the ovens’ digital controls revealed that the kitchen staff weren’t loading the equipment to capacity. Maintaining Equipment. freezers, food warmers, fryers, etc.).

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 26, 2021

When a designer is asked to compromise on space, flow, or equipment I know that this simply means that the operator wants to build in problems in production or service in the future. “Chefs” want to create kitchens that work, spaces that are designed to correct the numerous problems that were previously faced in poorly designed kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Every quarter, the manager sends a technician to each location for preventative maintenance, concentrating on the oldest equipment. From Rooftop HVAC Units (RTU) to cooking equipment, lights and signage, IoT empowers restaurant facility managers to optimize their equipment’s use, health, and efficiency across their entire portfolio.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. Equip staff with this knowledge to suggest complementary items. A summer favorite dish could lose its appeal in the colder months.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You can also prevent pests from invading your establishment by cleaning the facility regularly, conducting inspections, sanitizing equipment and making sure there is no expired food rotting. If food waste is accumulated, it might attract pests to areas where food scraps are stored. This can pose a risk to food safety.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

When a menu item fails to perform well, we simply change it out or modify its flavor profile; when our equipment is a hinderance to production we find a different tool to change the outcome; when a purveyor fails to provide the quality of ingredients that we require – we simply find another source. . Why is this the case?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lastly, Internet of Things (IoT) devices are becoming increasingly popular, with sensors and smart devices for everything from tracking inventory levels to monitoring kitchen equipment performance. For example, IoT devices can notify when stock is low, or equipment is not functioning optimally.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Food waste generated by restaurants has long been an expensive and environmentally harmful problem. Now, there are solutions to change this that actually turn the waste into a resource that doesn't just benefit the environment, but the restaurants themselves. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As such, restaurants are investing in training and development programs to upskill their workforce, ensuring team members are equipped to handle the latest tools and technologies. These technologies not only help to reduce waste with precise supply chain and inventory tracking but also guarantee food freshness and authenticity.

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JUNE 30, 2017

The Food Service Tecnology Center (FSTC) held two educational seminars in June covering the relationship between food and energy waste. The big take-away: “Reduce” is by far the most cost effective and sustainable approach to cutting food waste. The discussion was lively and the speakers covered all aspects of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

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Bottleneck Management

MAY 3, 2023

Reduce Food Waste Reducing food waste is another effective way to make your restaurant more sustainable. You can also adjust your portion sizes to reduce waste and consider offering discounts to customers who bring their own reusable containers to take home leftovers.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Log item transfers and wastes. Stock incoming inventory. Check employee schedules to ensure plans match reality. Check inventory levels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

They are equipped with shelves, racks, and compartments, providing a well-organized environment for storing different types of food and beverages. The ability to see and organize items within the cooler easily helps prevent waste and optimize inventory levels. Here are key steps involved in the installation process: 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

A more reliable and efficient approach is to equip refrigerators with IoT-connected sensors that monitor temperatures 24/7 and streamline the logging process. When you consider that the average three-year ROI on food waste reductions programs is 600 percent p, the impact on ROI becomes even greater. Each year, insurers pay out $2.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A more reliable and efficient approach is to equip refrigerators with IoT-connected sensors that monitor temperatures 24/7 and streamline the logging process. Any of these issues can severely damage buildings and equipment and even temporarily shut down a restaurant. Each year, insurers pay out $2.5 billion for water damage claims.

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