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Worried about costly food waste? Take a breath – and chill

The cost-of-living crisis is biting hard, with prices rising across the board. From increasing fuel and electricity prices to spiralling wholesale food costs, care home operators are feeling the pinch like never before.

One way that providers can reduce their overheads, or at least mitigate expenditure, is by ensuring that food waste is kept to an absolute minimum. Careful planning plays a role here, certainly, but the importance of technology cannot be understated. Below, we look at two potential food waste tech solutions currently vying for care home operators’ attention.

Tim Gamble, executive chairman at Monika

Current food safety legislation requires care homes to carry out temperature checks on food and ingredients upon delivery, during storage, and when handling, preparing, cooking, and serving meals. An outbreak of a food-borne illness can have a devastating impact on both residents and the care provider’s brand and reputation. As a result, it is imperative that operators stay on top of the legislative processes at all times and keep accurate records.

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Care Show London

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24 April 2024 - 25 April 2024

Future of Care Leaders Conference

The King’s Fund, London
Tuesday 30th April 2024

Care Roadshows - Liverpool

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Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham
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Care Home Awards

Royal Garden Hotel, London, W8 4PT
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Wednesday 17th July 2024

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