Technology has a huge impact on the foodservice industry as it can make processes so much easier than before.
Food service companies can look forward to these 4 equipment and tech trends for the year 2020:
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Labor-Reducing Equipment
Any food enterprise can benefit from machines that reduce manual labor and improve overall efficiency. For instance, high tech ice cube makers ensure you can offer cold and refreshing drinks to your customers on the hottest and most demanding days.
Less labor means your employees won’t be tied down doing a dozen different tasks every day, and this means less error and burnout.
Multi-Function Machines
As the foodservice industry is moving towards freshly-prepared meals and healthy choices, most traditional machines are becoming obsolete.
There’s a huge demand for cooking equipment that can do 2 or 3 tasks and still look stylish when placed on a counter. This can save space for other things, like seats or a new espresso machine. It’s not uncommon for these modern machines to feature smart aspects such as Wi-Fi, touchscreen display and lower energy consumption.
Automation
Today’s casual and fine dining restaurants want to make their client’s dining experience one to remember. To strike a fine balance between personalization and rapid service, food establishments have implemented automation in the form of chatbots (for reservations), kiosks (for ordering) and more.
We’re looking forward to full-service restaurants where diners can order and pay without having to wait for an employee. In the near future we can expect drones to make food deliveries too!
Reduced Food Waste
Food waste is a big concern in the food service industry, but luckily there are now measures to reduce them. Solutions can range from low tech, such as recycling bins to sophisticated processes like on-site composting.
Modern machines can make organic food waste recycling so much easier than ever. Some can turn scraps into compost that can be used as biofuel, pet food and others.
