In 2020, we notice a number of interesting trends in the food industry. Chief among them is that even traditional dine-in restaurants have had to pivot to offer take out and/or food delivery service to adjust to social distancing guidelines. Efficient processing, cost control, and food safety are essential to the restaurant business as well as with supermarket order checking.  And with contamination of greater concern than ever, it is critical to use scales that are easy to clean. OHAUS Valor®1000 and 7000 food scales are up to the task.

Recent trade surveys indicate a greater emphasis on high-quality, locally-grown, and cultivated ingredients. Consumers are increasingly demanding healthy options and the farm-to-table trend continues to gain steam. Meat alternatives, including plant-based proteins are becoming more prevalent as well.  As more casual restaurants look to find ways to serve up healthy meals, while keeping prices reasonable, the demands on commercial kitchens and suppliers increases. They not only need to adjust their inventory, but in doing so, they require the right tools for precision weighing.

While the food industry continues to evolve, one thing remains constant – the need for accuracy. As any baker will attest, the best ingredients can go to waste without precision measuring. Too much shortening or too little cream could be the difference between scrumptious and inedible. And on the commercial side, precision weighing is every bit as important for inventory and quality control.