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    A Quick Look at the Smart Kitchen Trend

    2 min read

    It's the decade of technological advances and discovering ways to become more sustainable in business. When it comes to foodservice operations, there isn't a shortage of appliances and controls that are currently available to make your kitc...

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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

    2 min read
    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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    Consistent Refrigerated Temperatures Required for These 10 Foods
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency, maintenance

    Consistent Refrigerated Temperatures Required for These 10 Foods

    3 min read
    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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    food safety, refrigeration, food waste, commercial refrigeration

    3 Reasons Why We Waste Food

    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...
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    food safety, freezer, freezer burn, refrigeration, food waste, commercial refrigeration, Walk-Ins, commercial freezer

    What is the Ideal Temperature for Commercial Freezers?

    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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    The Five Most Harmful Effects of Freezer Burn in Restaurants
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    The 5 Most Harmful Effects of Freezer Burn in Restaurants

    2 min read
    There's nothing worse than pulling out a cut of meat from the walk-in freezer during dinner prep, only to find that it's covered in freezer ...
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    food waste

    5 Ways to Reduce Produce Waste According to James Beard

    2 min read
    Restaurants have notoriously high overhead and correspondingly small profit margins, meaning owners must do everything they can to eliminate...
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    Green Restaurant Trends 2019
    refrigeration, sustainability, food waste, commercial refrigeration, energy efficiency

    Green Restaurant Trends to Look for in 2019

    2 min read
    The Green Restaurant Association is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to creating green, sustainable practices in the rest...
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    Refrigeration Redundancy
    refrigeration, food waste, energy efficiency, school, Eco-Cool, redundancy

    The Five Types of Refrigeration Redundancy

    2 min read
    In foodservice, peace of mind is rare. Each day brings a unique challenge. For foodservice operators relying on a wide range of equipment, t...
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    How Menu Design and Planning Can Reduce Food Waste
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    How Menu Design and Planning Can Reduce Food Waste

    1 min read
    When it comes to food waste, there are three main areas of focus according to the ReFED Restaurant Food Waste Action Guide. Those three area...
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