Cut Food Waste in Professional Kitchens with Vacuum Technology and Portion Control

The Hidden Cost of Food Waste

In today’s competitive foodservice industry, reducing food waste is not just about sustainability—it’s about survival. From central kitchens to fine-dining restaurants, food waste leads to higher costs, inefficiencies, and missed profit opportunities. The good news? Advanced kitchen technologies like vacuum sealing and portion control systems offer effective solutions.

What Is Vacuum Technology?

Vacuum technology involves removing air from packaging before sealing it, significantly slowing down oxidation and bacterial growth. This keeps food fresher for longer, which is critical in professional kitchens that rely on pre-production and precise timing.

Benefits:

• Extends shelf life up to 5x longer

• Maintains food quality and flavor

• Reduces spoilage and unnecessary waste

• Enables advanced mise en place and batch cooking

Portion Control: A Smart Way to Cut Waste

Portion control is about standardizing servings to avoid over-preparation and underutilization. Using digital scales, portioning tools, and vacuum bags, chefs can pre-measure ingredients and servings—ensuring consistency and reducing leftovers.

Key Benefits:

• Cost control through precise ingredient usage

• Consistent serving sizes across outlets

• Less waste from overproduction

• Easier inventory and forecasting

Integrating Cook, Chill & Vacuum Systems

Mastrada Group supports modern kitchen operations with the Cook & Chill + Vacuum + Portion Control workflow. This integration allows F&B businesses to:

• Prepare in advance without sacrificing freshness

• Store ingredients or finished meals hygienically

• Streamline production during peak hours

• Comply with HACCP and food safety standards

Real Impact: Reducing Waste, Increasing Profit

With the right systems in place, kitchens can reduce food waste by up to 30%, while saving time and labor. Vacuum machines, portioning stations, and chilling systems are long-term investments with fast ROI. Our partnership with Orved ensures access to reliable vacuum sealing machines that fit seamlessly into this workflow.

Ready to take your kitchen efficiency to the next level? Contact Mastrada Group today to learn how vacuum and portioning systems can help you reduce waste, save money, and serve consistently high-quality meals.