Three reasons foodservice businesses should invest in digital technology
Implementing the right technology can help improve product quality, increase staff efficiency and grow profits.
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How retailers can prevent food loss during power outages
Managing food safety during severe weather requires advanced preparation. Mother Nature may bring hurricanes, tornadoes, extreme snowfall, ice or flooding, which in turn may lead to power outages. In many cases, weather emergency preparedness helps reduce the loss of perishable inventory during power outages.
Smart monitoring technology helps restaurants reopen
Digital tools help streamline workflows, increase staff efficiency, and increase food safety.
Food Production, Processing and Retail Supply Chain through COVID-19
Extensive resources have been published to guide food production, processing and retail operations on COVID-19, and we highlight a few.
How the IoT Can Help Ensure Food Safety Compliance
Connected sensors track food temperatures in real time Restaurants, grocery stores, distributors, and other businesses involved in the sale of food are all legally required to ensure a safe food supply for Americans. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses every year. Recent outbreaks […]
How Fresh Produce Everywhere is Transforming Cold Chain Operations
The demand for fresh perishables is driving digital transformation for food retailers As summer harvest reaches its peak, not only are consumers shopping at their local farmers markets for seasonal produce, but they also are looking to find fresh and healthy foods at grocery stores, delis, convenience stores, and even dollar stores.
5 Ways to Improve Food Safety Training
Frontline workers play a critical role in food safety. But how effectively are they trained? In the restaurant, grocery, and food manufacturing and processing industries, it’s no secret that food safety is of paramount importance. We’ve all seen horror stories in the news of foodborne illness outbreaks, which may cost businesses millions to recover from. […]
How Technology Engages Millennial Employees and Reduces Turnover
Giving employees the right tools can keep them motivated and driven Today, it’s hard to find a company that isn’t investing in technology to boost customer experience — think of loyalty programs that track customer data, or software that allows for real-time resource management — but how many tap into digital tools to engage employees?
How Restaurants Are Dealing with Rising Wages
Operators are scrutinizing processes and turning to technology to reduce labor costs Over the past few quarters, chain restaurants have been squeezed by many challenges, including a soft consumer spending environment and increased competition from delivery services. In particular, higher labor costs are not expected to go away anytime soon, amid a tight job market […]
Tech Trends for Grocery
Emerging tech is driving growth at leading supermarket chains Since Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods, the grocery industry has been feeling the heat. While analysts say smaller chains will suffer the most, extreme competition is nothing new for the $650 billion U.S. food retail sector. Price wars have been a common survival tactic for years, […]