Author: OpenAcademy

One of the best, yet often overlooked, ways to keep operating costs low is by reducing food wastage.  This can be achieved by conducting a Food Audit! A food waste audit’s primary function is to identify where the operation’s waste comes from as finding the source is the first step to reducing waste. There are […]

In this tech-driven society, it’s unsurprising that tech has been making waves in the food industry. We’ve seen advancements such as delivery apps for restaurants and supermarkets, digital menus in restaurants, and even purely online food businesses that don’t have physical locations. But what other, more obscure, yet innovative tech developments are occurring in the […]

We’ve all experienced the convenience of the food products on supermarket shelves, all readily arranged to be taken home, prepped, and made into meals for the rest of the week.  In a country like Malaysia where food is widely available, chances are you don’t think too much about how the food you eat makes its […]

Sustainability in F&B logistics involves finding ways to generate less waste of resources, time, and energy, and reduce carbon emissions, all while staying in line with government regulations and dealing with consumers’ increasing awareness of their food sources. Ideally, the process covers traceability, precision, seasonality of flows and consumer protections, but that’s easier said than […]

The progression of AI in the F&B industry has seen that certain jobs and roles have been rendered obsolete. Technology has been opted by certain companies to increase efficiency and reduce human error in areas like manufacturing and data organization. Although it has not greatly caught on, this rise in Artificial Intelligence has faded out […]

Brands and individuals alike are always looking for new ways to decrease their carbon footprint and be responsible for their impacts on the environment. The main consideration is to ensure that the packaging is environmentally friendly: recyclable, reusable, or biodegradable, multipurpose, and functional. LEAF PLATES Leaf Republic is a German company started by Pedram Zolgardi […]