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World Food Day

The right to nutritious food - a shared responsibility World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16th, raises awareness about critical global food security challenges. This year’s theme, “The Right to Nutritious Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,”...

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A Taste of Tradition and Sustainability

Celebrating Finnish Food Day On September 4th, Finland celebrates Finnish Food Day. This day is more than just a celebration of our culinary heritage; it’s a tribute to the values that shape our food culture: purity, sustainability, and community. For those outside of...

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Earth Overshoot Day

Reducing Food Waste for a Sustainable Future Today is Earth Overshoot Day, a significant reminder of the ecological limits of our planet and the urgent need for sustainable practices. As we reflect on our ecological footprint, it is crucial to consider one of the most...

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AI Brings Savings to Professional Kitchens

SmartKitchen is proud to be a part of the Dining Flow project, which aims to enhance diners' experiences in self-service restaurants and reduce food waste. Joining this project is a natural continuation for us, as we have been developing digital solutions for...

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The Magic of Midsummer and Food Safety

Midsummer, known as “Juhannus” in Finland, is a beloved celebration across the Nordic countries. In Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, we gather with family and friends to enjoy the long, bright nights, delicious meals, and the beauty of nature. This festive...

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How to utilize food waste data in your restaurant

Optimizing Food Production and Reducing Waste In the modern food service industry, minimizing food waste is not just an ethical obligation, but also a critical component for achieving economic and environmental sustainability. The use of collected food waste data...

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New features for Smart Kitchen

Adding photos to task entry, correcting incorrect waste entries directly from the touch screen, using multipliers to record production quantities and support for different kitchen models for integration.Professional kitchens are busy places where every second counts....

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Food standards save lives

Today is World Food Safety Day and this year’s theme is “Food standards save lives”. It highlights the importance of established food safety practices and standards to help ensure that the food we eat is safe. It is estimated that foodborne diseases affect 1 in 10...

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The benefits of a waste scale

Don't settle for manual recording of food waste Clear advantages are achieved by using the waste scale. We asked our customers about their experiences and listed a few of them below. Logging is reliable and easy. Automated recording using the waste scale guarantees...

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Happy holidays

Thank you for the past year.We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023.Kiitämme kuluneesta vuodesta.Toivotamme hyvää joulua ja menestyksekästä vuotta 2023.Tack för det senaste året.Vi önskar er god jul och ett gott nytt år 2023.We are on Christmas holiday...

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Take waste into account when planning the menu!

The actual amount of food waste must be known when reducing. However, simply measuring the amount of waste is not enough, it is essential to take concrete measures to reduce the loss. Measurements are not done just for the sake of measuring, but genuinely out of a...

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UN Day: International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

The International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction is celebrated on September 29. This day is now more important than ever. It’s up to us to change our habits to make not wasting food a way of life.Picture: UN, Goal 12United Nation’s web page sates...

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