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EU sets new targets to cut food waste by 2030

What it means for kitchens The European Union has taken another significant step towards a more sustainable food system. On 16 October 2025, the revised EU Waste Framework Directive entered into force, introducing new binding targets to reduce food waste by 2030.Every...

World Food Day – Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future

World Food Day – Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future

Today, 16 October, we celebrate World Food Day, whose official theme for 2025 is Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future. The theme highlights the importance of global collaboration in building sustainable food systems and ensuring food security. The day...

Food deserves to be eaten – not wasted

Food deserves to be eaten – not wasted

The global food service industry faces a staggering challenge: up to 30% of all food prepared never makes it to someone's stomach. With 828 million people facing hunger worldwide, this waste isn't just an environmental crisis – it's a moral imperative we can no longer...

Food Waste Reduction for restaurants: A Continuous Improvement Process

Food Waste Reduction for restaurants: A Continuous Improvement Process

Reducing food waste is one of the biggest challenges for restaurants, but it also presents a significant opportunity to cut costs and promote sustainability. Food waste is not just food thrown away – it’s wasted money, resources, and environmental impact.Food waste...

SmartKitchen at Finlandia Hall

SmartKitchen at Finlandia Hall

The renovated Finlandia Hall relies on SmartKitchen’s digital solutions Finlandia Hall, designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in 1971, is one of the most iconic landmarks in Helsinki. After an extensive renovation, this cultural hub has reopened in even greater...

Ensure Food Safety During the Holidays with SmartKitchen

Ensure Food Safety During the Holidays with SmartKitchen

The holiday season can be a busy time for restaurants, but SmartKitchen's automated monitoring systems are here to give you peace of mind. Even during the holidays, our automated HACCP monitoring system ensures that your food storage temperatures are correct at all...

World Food Day

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

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...