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Making plate waste visible – SmartKitchen and iDiD integration brings food waste data to info screens
Reducing food waste starts with awareness. When waste is made visible and communicated clearly, both diners and kitchen staff can better understand its impact and feel motivated to make more responsible choices. The new integration between SmartKitchen’s plate waste...
Europeans are becoming more aware of food safety
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the results of its latest 2025 Eurobarometer survey. The findings show that EU citizens’ awareness of the common food safety system has increased significantly in recent years.A total of 79 % of respondents know...
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
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...
UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste – September 29th
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
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
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
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...