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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,”...
International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction
Taking Action for People and the Planet The International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction, observed annually on September 29, focuses on a critical global issue: food loss and waste. This year, the United Nations emphasizes the need for increased...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
The World Food Day Puts the Spotlight on Food Waste Reduction
A need to reduce food waste is one of the highlighted messages during the World Food Day and The World Food Forum (WFF) in Rome from October 16 to 20. This responsibility extends to consumers, agriculture, public food services, and private food services alike....
SmartKitchen and Jamix Work Seamlessly Together to Reduce Food Waste
Would you like to monitor the quantity and quality of food waste generated in a food service operation with even greater precision? Connect the menu items from Jamix Kitchen Intelligence System and precise waste data from SmartKitchen’s automatic Waste Scale....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...