--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies | food safety description: food safety | RDT's Refrigeration Blog - an educational resource for consultants, dealers and end-users. --- [![RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%202020%20Logo%20Files/RDT%20Vertical%20Logo%20Blue.png?width=72&height=95&name=RDT%20Vertical%20Logo%20Blue.png "RDT")](https://www.rdtonline.com/) - [Products](https://www.rdtonline.com/products) - [EcoCool](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/eco-cool) - [EcoSmart](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/ecosmart/) - [MultiRak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/multirak/) - [PremierPak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/premierpak) - [FlowPak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/flowpak/) - [Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources) - [Training & Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/training-resources) - [K-12 Refrigeration Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/k-12-refrigeration-resources) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.rdtonline.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Literature](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources) - [Warranty Information](https://www.rdtonline.com/warranty) - [Food Waste Solutions](https://www.rdtonline.com/food-waste) - [Energy Saving Solutions](https://www.rdtonline.com/energy-savings) - [Video](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources#video) - About - [Careers](https://www.rdtonline.com/careers) - [Team](https://www.rdtonline.com/team) - [Blog](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.rdtonline.com/contact-us) - [Find a Rep](https://www.rdtonline.com/find-a-rep) - [A2L](https://www.rdtonline.com/a2l-transition-resources) **Here you can edit the background of the section** # **Commercial Refrigeration Insights** ###### Stay informed with practical guidance, technical expertise, and industry updates from the RDT team. Whether you're planning a new project, troubleshooting equipment, or preparing for industry changes, you'll find resources to help you move forward with confidence. ###### Browse topics including: A2L Refrigerants | Food Safety | System Design | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Energy Efficiency All topics refrigeration commercial refrigeration energy efficiency EcoCool food waste EcoSmart Walk-Ins RDT team redundancy food safety freezer maintenance school sustainability trends Digital Scroll Compressor humidity HACCP Regulations remote refrigeration freezer burn Danger Zone Energy Study Ingredients c-stores commercial freezer bacteria consultants convenience stores healthcare hospitals service technician storage A2L Refrigerant Environment HVAC food storage refrigeration rack system ASHRAE Blast Chillers FCSI Foodservice Director Retrofitting USDA convenience store foodservice dry aging humidity room remote monitoring B&I Dining Chain Restaurants College & University EPA Fine Dining Lighting Polarcraft PremierPak SNAP corporate cafeteria corporate foodservice footprint k-12 noise reduction rack system sanitation Center for Disease Control Deli Case Drop-In Well Events FDA Facility Manager Grab-N-Go LEED Merchandisers NASA Pillsbury Reach-Ins Rebates Shock Freezers UL US Army USGBC biomedical chill team eev heat reclaim industrial refrigeration installation kegs labor nutrition piping refrigerated trucking stadiums temperature monitoring water-cooled [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/K12%20walkin.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-refrigeration-struggles-in-school-kitchens-during-peak-service) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration) [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration) [school](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/school) [k-12](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/k-12) ### [Why Refrigeration Struggles in School Kitchens During Peak Service (and How to Prevent It)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-refrigeration-struggles-in-school-kitchens-during-peak-service) Jul 07, 2026 2 min read TL;DR Most refrigeration issues in schools are not sudden failures. They come from systems stuck in constant recovery Frequent door openings, inconsistent loading, and airflow issues are the biggest contributors Stability improves when kitc... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-refrigeration-struggles-in-school-kitchens-during-peak-service) [![How Eco-Smart Can Make Your Commercial Kitchen More Efficient.jpg](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Eco-Smart%20Can%20Make%20Your%20Commercial%20Kitchen%20More%20Efficient.jpg?width=500&name=How%20Eco-Smart%20Can%20Make%20Your%20Commercial%20Kitchen%20More%20Efficient.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-eco-smart-can-make-your-commercial-kitchen-more-efficient/) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart) ### [How EcoSmart Can Make Your Commercial Kitchen More Efficient](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-eco-smart-can-make-your-commercial-kitchen-more-efficient/) Jun 24, 2025 1 min read Commercial foodservice equipment needs to do more than keep food items cool. It needs to be efficient and up to today’s technological standa... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-eco-smart-can-make-your-commercial-kitchen-more-efficient/) [![The Top Three School Foodservice Refrigeration Challenges](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Top%20Three%20School%20Refrigeration%20Challenges.jpg?width=500&name=The%20Top%20Three%20School%20Refrigeration%20Challenges.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/top-three-school-foodservice-refrigeration-challenges) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins), [HACCP](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/haccp), [school](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/school), [Regulations](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/regulations), [redundancy](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/redundancy), [food storage](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-storage) ### [The Top Three School Foodservice Refrigeration Challenges](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/top-three-school-foodservice-refrigeration-challenges) Feb 20, 2023 3 min read How can we get more students to eat healthier lunches at a lower cost? That's the goal of any school nutrition director, and it's the main c... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/top-three-school-foodservice-refrigeration-challenges) [![4 Blast Chilling Facts to Consider](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TS%20Brass_0011.jpg?width=500&name=TS%20Brass_0011.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/4-blast-chilling-facts-to-consider) [bacteria](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/bacteria), [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [Danger Zone](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/danger-zone), [Blast Chillers](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/blast-chillers) ### [4 Blast Chilling Facts to Consider](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/4-blast-chilling-facts-to-consider) Dec 02, 2020 2 min read At its core, blast chilling is the safest and most efficient way to move foods through the Danger Zone into ideal storage conditions. Whethe... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/4-blast-chilling-facts-to-consider) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/why%20we%20waste%20food.jpg?width=500&name=why%20we%20waste%20food.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-reasons-why-we-waste-food) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration) ### [3 Reasons Why We Waste Food](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-reasons-why-we-waste-food) Nov 12, 2019 1 min read Think of how many times you’ve grabbed an apple only to find a section of it bruised. What happened to that apple? Did you disregard the imp... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-reasons-why-we-waste-food) [![An Early Look at 2020 Food Safety Trends](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/An%20Early%20Look%20at%202020%20Food%20Safety%20Trends.jpg?width=500&name=An%20Early%20Look%20at%202020%20Food%20Safety%20Trends.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/2020-food-safety-trends) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [redundancy](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/redundancy), [maintenance](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/maintenance) ### [An Early Look at 2020 Food Safety Trends](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/2020-food-safety-trends) Oct 17, 2019 2 min read Multi-state, foodborne illnesses continue to affect American consumers, and not only from farm-to-supermarket. Downstream food service opera... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/2020-food-safety-trends) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ideal%20Freezer%20Temperature.png?width=500&name=Ideal%20Freezer%20Temperature.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-is-the-ideal-temperature-for-commercial-freezers) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer), [freezer burn](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer-burn), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins), [commercial freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-freezer) ### [What is the Ideal Temperature for Commercial Freezers?](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-is-the-ideal-temperature-for-commercial-freezers) Sep 25, 2019 1 min read Just a few degrees can separate food waste from profitable food. Store food in temperatures that are too warm and it will spoil. Store food ... 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There are a whole host of reasons, but simply put, frost and ic... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-impacts-of-icing-in-your-commercial-freezer) [![Refrigeration Remote Monitoring.png](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20Eco%20Smart.png?width=500&name=RDT%20Eco%20Smart.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-remote-refrigeration-monitoring-makes-life-easier-for-operators) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins), [commercial freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-freezer), [remote monitoring](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/remote-monitoring), [temperature monitoring](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/temperature-monitoring) ### [Why Remote Refrigeration Monitoring Makes Life Easier for Operators](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-remote-refrigeration-monitoring-makes-life-easier-for-operators) Jan 12, 2018 1 min read In all walks of life, we’re always looking for that “easy button” – that one solution that solves our most pressing challenges without causi... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-remote-refrigeration-monitoring-makes-life-easier-for-operators) [![2018 Food Trends (and How They Relate to Commercial Refrigeration).jpg](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018%20Food%20Trends%20(and%20How%20They%20Relate%20to%20Commercial%20Refrigeration).jpg?width=500&name=2018%20Food%20Trends%20(and%20How%20They%20Relate%20to%20Commercial%20Refrigeration).jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/2018-food-trends-and-how-they-relate-to-commercial-refrigeration) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [sustainability](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [Danger Zone](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/danger-zone), [Ingredients](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ingredients), [Fine Dining](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/fine-dining), [Environment](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/environment), [commercial freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-freezer) ### [2018 Food Trends (and How They Relate to Commercial Refrigeration)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/2018-food-trends-and-how-they-relate-to-commercial-refrigeration) Dec 28, 2017 2 min read We're all watching the calendar this time of year, and as we begin to head into a new year full of trends and predictions, we'd like to offe... 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