Most people know about the Fatberg problem. Having hit the front pages and featured in dedicated museum exhibitions, Fatbergs have become familiar to a wide audience — even if the issue isn’t quite dinner table conversation across the nation. Many people understand that the problem stems from our bad
Running a modern commercial kitchen that wants to continue to make a profit must cut down on unnecessary spending. Rising energy prices make saving energy more critical than ever. Saving energy is crucial for both financial savings and environmental responsibility. Many commercial kitchen owners have
Grease traps can seem pricey. And that price-tag can push some into buying cheaper, less-durable traps or even opting to take the risk and not have one at all.
But choosing to cheap-out or putting off installing a GRU entirely is a bad idea for any food business.
Whether you’re opening a new restaurant, or just revamping your current one, you’re going to need to install some form of FOG mitigation system. FOGs—or fats, oil and grease—are natural by-products produced during cooking. But if they’re washed down the sink they can congeal and form monster fatbergs
Whatever the size of your kitchen, there’s always room for improvement. Whether you’re a penned-in chef trying to make the most of your tiny prep-areas or your staff are running miles between cabinets and appliances preparing single dishes, you’ll likely have some idea of what could make your kitchen