the CAMBRO blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We pride ourselves on being experts in food storage. Knowing how to store food correctly is essential in preventing foodborne illnesses and maintaining the quality of your ingredients. There are kitchens that follow food safety to the letter, and there are kitchens with practices that haunt our nightmares.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Although the concept is still new, looking at the 21st century and the tech progress we are making every day, IoT sensors will soon be used very commonly in food storage. Implementations of such technologies will surely save time and revenue leakage. Accounts Payable Automation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These systems can also provide real-time insights and alerts, enabling restaurants and other organizations to proactively address emerging food safety issues. By leveraging AI technologies and other digital tools, food businesses can strengthen their food safety practices and improve overall operational efficiency.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Based in Lancaster, Ohio, Anchor Hocking’s product categories include glassware, bakeware, serveware, food storage and more. Greenwald Sales & Marketing, a Midwest manufacturers’ rep agency, began representing Anchor Hocking on December 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2023

At the National Retail Federation Big Show earlier in the year, Starbucks executives explained the need to streamline routine tasks like automating temperature monitoring in food storage areas. A Starbucks employee, referred to as store partners, spends 25 minutes of manual time each day checking and logging temperatures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2022

Beyond that, make sure that your kitchen includes grease taps, ventilation, and proper food storage facilities. It goes without saying, but if your kitchen isn’t compliant with the law, it will not be headed for success. If you’re unsure about anything, it’s always better to contact the health authority for guidance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 4, 2022

Even though ghost kitchens are skeletal counterparts to classic kitchens, they do need to be outfitted with the right amenities to fulfill food storage, preparation, and delivery expectations. Generally speaking, most kitchens need to be approximately 300 square feet to operate effectively.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Better food storage : It’s estimated that four-to-ten percent of restaurant food waste happens before it even reaches a customer. That’s often due to improper storage of ingredients. Digital inventory management: Keeping track of every ingredient on site is a big task.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

In food services, digitizing processes like temperature monitoring and logging of on-site food storage via IoT-enabled automation delivers many benefits. It eliminates the need for staff to manually monitor and log temperatures of cold storage areas “by hand” using paper logs or spreadsheets. trillion U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

Restaurants are also further evaluating their current food safety practices such as temperature control, the prevention of cross contamination of food, and overall food storage processes and are even providing delivery instructions with orders for safer food handling. New Risk and Exposures Post-Pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

This includes utilizing unused office space to accommodate food storage, meal prep stations, and more. Encourage collaboration or even a brief meeting with kitchen staff to settle on a system that works for everyone. Beyond the kitchen, make sure your BOH layout accounts for a well-run, efficient office space.

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Food Safety Guru

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In the UK, food businesses must follow a two-stage cleaning process to properly remove bacteria and viruses from surfaces that come into contact with food. Proper cleaning and food storage protocols ensure your kitchen stays hygienic, compliant, and safe for customers. Store away from chemicals and cleaning supplies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Products deployed from microfulfillment centers can also ship in insulated food storage containers, allowing each product to travel in ideal conditions. Digitized tote-sized containers create the ideal environment for any foodstuffs, whether it’s 0°F for frozen vegetables or 45°F for unripe avocados.

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FoodDocs

JUNE 2, 2023

The importance of proper storage practices cannot be underestimated in the food industry. This aspect of food safety can help protect customers from foodborne illnesses caused by contamination. An essential practice under food storage is maintaining an appropriate distance between the stored food and the floor.

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Respro Food Safety

AUGUST 4, 2019

The food storage and processing industry has strict regulations and guidelines to follow when it comes to maintaining a clean facility. One failed inspection can cause the entire food facility to shut down since the slightest indication of contamination of food can breed more thousands of pathogens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One of the biggest dangers in a hurricane is the loss of power and how it affects food storage. Many Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS Foods) may need to be destroyed if they go out of temperature range. Extra batteries. Bottled water supplies. Blankets and pillows. Stay Cool through Power Outages.

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Food Safety Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The Move to -15 °C—an industry effort to lower frozen food storage and transportation temperature standards—is gaining steam. The group says a 3 °C reduction would significantly increase environmental sustainability without compromising food safety.

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the CAMBRO blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In January, we introduced the next generation of Cambro food storage containers: CamSquares® FreshPro. With this new line, we addressed some of the feedback we’ve gotten over the years and used it to create the freshest, safest and most efficient food storage containers on the market.

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Bill Marler

JANUARY 17, 2022

Discussed with person-in-charge on proper handwashing, glove use when handling ready-to-eat foods, exclusion of ill employees, and prevention of contamination during food storage and handling. Inspection conducted upon receiving possible foodborne illness complaint. At time of inspection the following was observed.

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the CAMBRO blog

JULY 10, 2024

You can find a Cambro food storage product in nearly every kitchen. From Rounds to Food Pans to Food Boxes , chefs have relied on Cambro storage containers for generations. Combining Cambro food storage containers with Camshelving is a strategic move for any foodservice operation.

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FoodHandler

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Whichever you decide, because some jurisdictions have more stringent requirements than the conference for food protection, check with your local health department to make sure they also recognize the exam before you pay for it.

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Bill Marler

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

8 due to suspected food poisoning, and inspectors found raw beef and raw shelled eggs were being stored above ready-to-eat sliced lettuce inside a prep cooler in the restaurant. The restaurant was issued a citation for improper food storage and was instructed to properly store raw foods to avoid cross-contamination with prepared foods.

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the CAMBRO blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Cambro Manufacturing introduces CamSquares® FreshPro Translucent Polypropylene , made with a popular material that provides an economical choice within their new and improved food storage system. There is never enough space in a kitchen, and Cambro is always looking for ways to increase storage and efficiency. Where 12 qt.

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Bill Marler

JANUARY 9, 2022

Discussed with person-in-charge on proper handwashing, glove use when handling ready-to-eat foods, exclusion of ill employees, and prevention of contamination during food storage and handling. Inspection conducted upon receiving possible foodborne illness complaint. At time of inspection the following was observed.

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the CAMBRO blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Stop Ruining Your Food Storage with Metal Shelving We commend you for taking the time to store your food in Cambro containers with lids to decrease the chances of cross-contamination and increase freshness. There are four very important ways you could be ruining your food storage thanks to those pesky wire racks.

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Probe It Food Safety

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are some of the most important food safety lessons we learned from these “nightmares”: Proper Food Storage: From raw meat stored alongside cooked dishes to spoiled ingredients left out at room temperature, improper food storage was a common theme.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In fact, a leading restaurant solutions provider found that automating temperature monitoring with LoRaWAN technology reduced daily temperature checks up to 60 minutes each day and translated to tens of thousands of dollars of inventory savings by identifying and addressing malfunctioning food storage equipment.

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the CAMBRO blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Are you in the market for top-quality food storage and catering equipment that’s both durable and reliable? Whether you’re a professional chef, a restaurant owner, or a home cook, finding the right Cambro product can make a world of difference in your food preparation and storage processes.

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the CAMBRO blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Don’t be fooled by neglecting your food storage practices! Use plastic wrap Plastic wrap was created with convenience —not food safety—in mind. Plus, using plastic wrap eliminates the ability to efficiently stack containers, resulting in wasted storage space. Only a fool would let these crucial tips go to waste.

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Probe It Food Safety

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

They tell you what type of plastic you’re dealing with, and whether it’s safe for food storage or should stay far away from your lunch. You could learn more about this by pursuing a food safety certificate. BPA, found in some plastics, can leach into food and is linked to health risks like hormonal disruptions.

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the CAMBRO blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics , consumer prices for food away from home have documented prices that have risen to new heights. However, as restaurants navigate these inflationary pressures, the quality of your food storage should not be compromised.

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Bill Marler

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The FDA investigators also observed live and dead insects on food packaging, as well as apparent bird droppings in the food storage area.

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the CAMBRO blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

We didn’t have equipment to do this sort of thing, so the big plastic containers have been so good for food storage and food transportation, said Parnell. He reached out to our Cambro Cares program for containers to streamline their process.

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AIA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Cold food should be kept at approximately 40°F or lower to prevent the growth of bacteria. Some food can be packed into a cool box whilst still frozen to keep it cooler for longer. Organise your food storage Effective food storage organisation prevents cross-contamination and the development of bacteria.

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Food + Tech Connect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Food Storage Brand’s Chapter 11 Filing Reveals How It Failed to Change with the Times – Fast Company Once a staple household product for midcentury families, Tupperware said in a court filing that its focus on direct sales ultimately became a weakness. Why Is Tupperware Bankrupt?

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Food + Tech Connect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Food Storage Brand’s Chapter 11 Filing Reveals How It Failed to Change with the Times – Fast Company Once a staple household product for midcentury families, Tupperware said in a court filing that its focus on direct sales ultimately became a weakness. Why Is Tupperware Bankrupt?

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent study. An outbreak of acute gastrointestinal illness occurred at two middle schools in a rural region of Chongqing in 2021. In May 2021, an outbreak was reported in the two schools.

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