The holiday season means seeing an increase in customers at restaurants, bars, hotels, and hospitality venues. However, this heightened culinary indulgence can also lead to a surge in food waste. During this time, it is crucial to adopt strategies and technologies that minimize food waste in the hospitality industry. From optimizing commercial refrigeration systems to embracing energy-efficient solutions, here's how to ensure a more sustainable and responsible approach to holiday foodservice.
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Topics: food waste, commercial refrigeration, energy efficiency
RDT is extremely selective about the rep firms we work with. We choose only the best, and EPI Kitchen is no exception. A manufacturers' rep located in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, EPI Kitchen covers MAFSI region 15, which translates to Oklahoma and most of Texas. In business for over 25 years, EPI retains a customer focus and commitment to innovation. Making them a natural fit with the team here at RDT.
Topics: RDT team
Convenience stores have become a destination for millions of consumers seeking fast food and a one-stop shopping experience. This revenue stream has grown significantly in recent years and is only expected to grow more as electric vehicles require patrons to spend more time on site than those who are filling their cars with gasoline. Here's what c-store operators need to know about the changing landscape of foodservice within this important segment.
Topics: Eco-Smart, convenience store foodservice
For 50 years, Refrigeration Design Technologies has provided clients with best-in-class customer service and the most technologically advanced commercial refrigeration solutions. And now we're proud to introduce a new website and new products, all with enhanced ease of use so commercial customers have resources at their fingertips and a more seamless path to cost-saving refrigeration solutions.
Topics: refrigeration, RDT team
Innovate, Automate, Refrigerate - RDT's Approach to Cutting-Edge Technology
The technological revolution has changed nearly every aspect of society, including within the foodservice refrigeration industry. Innovations that help operators control costs, provide safety measures, and automate tasks assist businesses nationwide. And by having a partner like RDT, you know that the innovation will always be forward-thinking.
Topics: refrigeration, Eco-Smart
The Rise of Food-Forward University Dining Halls: Exploring the Latest Culinary Trend
College campuses nationwide are expanding their foodservice offerings to include bold, fresh flavors and new cuisines that a more diverse student body can all enjoy. As colleges focus on sustainably innovating their campus menus, food-forward dining halls are becoming an increasingly popular way to experiment with trendy ingredients while cutting down on food waste.
Topics: trends, PremierPak, College & University
Refrigeration racks aren't just for large jobs and spaces. In fact, at RDT, we build racks for any size project with the same dependable quality.
Topics: refrigeration, commercial refrigeration, Eco-Cool, Eco-Smart, Model ZS
Feeding the Golden Years - Senior Care Foodservice’s Top Challenges
Senior living facilities have a lot on their plates, and one of the biggest tasks is ensuring their residents are fed. This includes not only consistent quality meals but nutritional ones as well. The need for proper refrigeration practices cannot be overstated, as they are crucial for ensuring food safety, quality, and taste. There are a number of challenges that kitchens in senior residential communities face, but with the right refrigeration solutions, they can be overcome.
Topics: healthcare, PremierPak
Investing in the Future: Benefits of RDT Eco-Cool Systems for C-Stores
Convenience stores are more popular than ever among consumers, as many people are interested in grab-n-go food and beverage options that are, well, convenient. C-stores that can diversify the range of products and services they offer will put themselves in a position to be more competitive in the current business environment, and certainly in the future when the electric vehicle movement will require longer stops along our highways.
Maintaining Proper Temperature and Humidity Levels with the Controlled Environment
Environmental control is critical for ensuring the quality of your commercial products. While controlling the environment means controlling the temperature, it means controlling the humidity level as well. There are a variety of commercial products that require controlled environments, which means it is critical to think about not only temperature control but also humidity control.
Topics: Eco-Smart, humidity, humidity room, storage