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Food safety self-monitoring in commercial kitchens: Europe and the Nordics
Food safety self-monitoring is the system a food business uses to make sure that food is handled, prepared and served safely. In commercial kitchens, this means identifying food safety risks, defining control measures and keeping sufficient records to show that those...
Stop Food Waste Day: Why food waste remains one of the biggest challenges in foodservice
Food waste is not a one-day campaign topic, but a continuous operational reality in professional kitchens. It is also one of the most significant cost drivers in the foodservice industry, directly impacting profitability and operational efficiency. Stop Food Waste Day...
Customer Story, Lapland Hotels: Northern quality meets kitchen simplicity
Read our customer stories → Lapland Hotels is renowned for experiences where northern soul and uncompromising quality come together. This promise extends from the fells to city hotels and into the heart of the kitchens, where smooth daily operations and consistent...
Case Ambassaden, Oslo: Effortless compliance, always ready for inspections
The Ambassaden kitchen in Oslo uses SmartKitchen’s automated self-monitoring system to make inspections effortless and documentation easy.
Restaurant food safety made simple for the holiday season with SmartKitchen
The holiday season brings unique challenges for restaurants: kitchens may close for certain days, buffets expand, and food volumes increase. Automated self-monitoring solutions help restaurants maintain food safety, hygiene compliance, and operational control at all...
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....
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...