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    Restaurant Energy Consumption Statistics and the High Cost of Energy

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    Energy costs are always a major concern in the restaurant industry. The ongoing, robust use of energy-intensive, commercial kitchen appliances is hard on the electric bill. In fact, restaurants consume three times more energy per square foo...

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    refrigeration, energy efficiency

    The Shelf Life of Vegetables

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    For many Americans, eating healthy can be a daily struggle. With increasingly busy schedules and only so many hours in the day, finding the ...
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    refrigeration, energy efficiency

    Smart Recoil: The Science and Dynamics Behind Ice Formation

    3 min read
    It's cool how ice is formed, but it's even cooler how to prevent it. Learning about smart recoil and the science and dynamics behind ice for...
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    smart kitchen trend
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency

    A Quick Look at the Smart Kitchen Trend

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    It's the decade of technological advances and discovering ways to become more sustainable in business. When it comes to foodservice operatio...
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    commercial refrigeration, RDT team

    Meet Our New VP of Engineering, Chris Boryca

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    RDT is proud to announce the hiring of our new vice president of engineering, Chris Boryca. Chris comes to us with an extensive foodservice ...
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    refrigeration, maintenance

    Why (and When) You Should Coat Your Commercial Refrigeration Condensers

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    The beach sure can be beautiful and relaxing -- the gentle breeze through the palms, the rhythmic waves splashing against the sand, and the ...
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    Zero Waste in the Food Service Industry
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency

    An Update on Zero Waste in the Food Service Industry

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    We all want zero waste, especially in restaurants and other forms of foodservice operations. As a result, many restaurants, cafeterias, and ...
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    How Retrofitting Evaporator Coils Can Reduce Energy Consumption
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    How Retrofitting Evaporator Coils Can Reduce Energy Consumption

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    In 2020, there is the reoccurring question of "How can we put a stop to climate change and become more sustainable within foodservice operat...
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    Consistent Refrigerated Temperatures Required for These 10 Foods
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency, maintenance

    Consistent Refrigerated Temperatures Required for These 10 Foods

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    Navigating the world of proper food refrigeration can sometimes be confusing. Here at RDT, we want to simplify it for you. We've previously ...
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    a brief history of the texas ice house

    A Brief History of the Texas Ice House

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    In the days before a refrigerator in every kitchen, a well-equipped kitchen had an icebox. An icebox was a large wooden box on legs that was...
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