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The Importance of NSF Certification for Restaurant Tools and Knives

Modern Restaurant Management

Manufacturers, regulators, and consumers look to the organization to facilitate the development of public health standards and provide certifications that help protect food, water, consumer products and the environment. Most products that receive the certification bear the NSF mark on their packaging to help buyers make educated purchases.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

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For example, implementing procedures to monitor inventory closely can prevent overstocking or food spoilage, while clear cleaning and maintenance schedules ensure the proper use and consumption of supplies. Adopt technology : Use tech solutions to simplify operations, such as automated scheduling or inventory tracking systems.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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Tips to Navigate a Perfect Storm That’s Threatening Our Food Supply

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These innovative tools will help you get a better handle on your supply chain, organizing supplier certifications into a system you can see and manage. Elevate your inventory management. You can’t properly manage your spending if you don’t have a good handle on your inventory. Reduce food waste.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

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Upgrade inventory and ordering systems with the latest technology. Proper inventory management is essential to decreasing food waste and saving related expenses. All employees should practice proper “first in, first out” inventory management. Food takes up more space in US landfills than anything else.

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How Restaurants Can Drive Profits and Growth During a Perfect Storm

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These tech systems let operators view sales patterns, track inventory, and determine areas of wastage to make smarter, more profitable and sustainable choices. No one on your team enjoys doing tedious administrative tasks, like line checks or inventory, but they’re a necessary part of the job, even when you’re short-staffed.

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Supply Chain Transparency Can Make Your Restaurant Safer, Boost Key Metrics

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To ensure that their suppliers are properly certified – in terms of safety protocols and ESG efforts – many restaurants are using tech tools to better manage their suppliers’ certification status. Supply chain transparency creates resilient operations by providing valuable real-time data to brand leaders.

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