Top 5 Trends in the Food Service Equipment Industry
Managing a restaurant is difficult. It’s an $800 billion industry & one that is only going to grow in the years ahead. With that being said, trends in the food service equipment industry are worth keeping an eye on.
More smart technology will impact the equipment trends in the food service industry. Product innovation continues to occur & evolve, & the industry will take notice to keep pace.
Continue reading to learn more about each of these food service equipment trends.
- Attractive & Visually Appealing Equipment
Visually appealing equipment is one trend that we can expect to see. New equipment will feature brighter colors & sleek, shiny touch screens instead of unwieldy buttons & knobs. This is all in an effort to remove the clinical & often clunky nature of professional kitchen equipment.
This also extends into matters of color coding & implementing certain colors for certain kitchen areas, making it not only attractive but easier for people to associate things with their respective places.
- Space-Saving & Multi-Functional Equipment
Kitchen space is shrinking. As a result, many restaurateurs are choosing kitchen equipment that is smaller & can perform multiple functions to optimize their space.
Some of the most recent kitchen equipment includes combination & rapid cook ovens that feature several cooking methods for preparing a variety of foods.
- Equipment That Saves on Labor
According to Charlie Souhrada, Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Affairs of North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM for short), “any food service equipment that diminishes labor & improves efficiency is essential because today’s restaurant kitchens are getting smaller. That’s why the trend is for “equipment that’s running smarter, smaller & easier to operate.”
- Increase in Recycling Units
Food waste reduction is an important trend in food service now. Approximately 4%-10% of food purchased by food service operations is discarded before it reaches guests. This leaves a lot of space for more specialized waste management. We can expect to see an increase in the number of compost & recycling bins on the premises.
By implementing such equipment, restaurateurs will not only see the amount of food that is being wasted, but they will be obliged to make changes to their process in order to reduce the amount over time.
- Increase in Automation
The food service industry is trending toward more automated technology. Many ovens & other pieces of equipment now feature programmable settings. Adding the exact temperature & cook time for your recipes has never been easier. This helps reduce user error & makes your kitchen more efficient.
Many equipment manufacturers are also designing smart appliances that are accessible by Bluetooth/Wi-Fi. This allows you to control your equipment from your phone or from a distance.
At IMC/Teddy, our product design team regularly scouts for new ideas & technology. We confer with the consulting design field, customers & the national grid of sales personnel for new & innovative products that fill the needs of an ever changing food service landscape. Ultimately, keeping up with the latest trends is important to restaurateurs, chefs, & really anyone working in the food service equipment industry.
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