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Decreasing Food Waste Through Advances in Cold Chain Management

Modern Restaurant Management

Globally, one third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted. So, how can we both solve the food waste issue and ensure better food availability? Waste can occur anywhere along the food supply chain, which includes production, processing, distribution, and consumption.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

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The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Store food properly. Train your staff.

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Supermarket Food Waste Is a Big Problem. Is Dynamic Pricing the Solution?

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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping. A recent study from U.C.

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

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Food manufacturers and retailers are embracing a whole new world of opportunities for consumer engagement that are enabled by this newer technology. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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AI Is Revolutionizing the Food Industry

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However, the impact that AI is already having on the food industry is without parallel, helping to lower food prices, increase the availability of certain products or ingredients, and prevent supply chain shortages. With AI, food companies can calm ingredients that trigger allergens.

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Why Manual Restaurant Inventory Management Is Eating Your Profits

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When you think of your restaurant finances, do you think of your inventory? Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. If it’s not on the shelf, it can’t be stolen, spoiled or wasted. Sitting Inventory.

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FSMA Rule 204 Updated: What Restaurants Need to Know Right Now

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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. This last initiative is perhaps the most urgent for food businesses and requires immediate attention.