Madlen Maier, shareholder of Rieber GmbH & Co. KG, gives a brief insight into which kitchen technology professional kitchens should rely on and what role digitalization plays in this.

Christian Scheib, Aramark GmbH, is Operations Manager at the SAP company restaurant in Walldorf. We asked him what kitchen equipment is particularly important right now. Here’s the interview:

The ‘new normal’ era is a change and innovation catalyst. What top trends are relevant now and how can digital solutions support commercial kitchen operators?

Will people still be standing at the stove in the 21st century? And if so, what will that stove look like? The digital transformation is marching into our kitchens and artificial intelligence is optimising cooking processes.

Kitchen ergonomics is a subject that will be attracting an increasing amount of attention in the future – and rightly so. Posture, freedom of movement and kitchen climate are just three of the many different aspects contributing to an optimum work environment.

Trend statement by Dr Stefan Hartmann, Chairman of the German Institute for Public Catering (DIG) on the development of smart kitchen equipment and kitchen connectivity

The digital transformation is already changing commercial kitchens and catering establishments. What will we be seeing in the future? And what are the opportunities and challenges? Kitchen equipment manufacturers provide answers.