There are some simple changes you can implement right away to become more energy efficient. For example, wear and tear on refrigerator and freezer doors is a common and costly problem that’s often ignored. If the doors don’t close properly, the cooling equipment has to work much harder to keep the contents cold. Replace worn-out door seals and keep them clean.

Try to ensure natural ventilation as much as possible as when the ambient temperature in your commercial kitchen rises, refrigerators and freezers have to work harder to keep your food chilled. One way is to create areas in your kitchen, one for fridges and another for cookers. Look at investing in water-saving devices and taps to reduce excess use and take steps such as ensuring that dishwashers are fully loaded before use. By replacing all lighting with LEDs, you won’t just reduce energy consumption, you’ll also reduce the ambient temperature.

Upgrading professional kitchen equipment is a key component of any energy efficiency strategy. Following the initial outlay, you’ll enjoy long-term energy savings and can ensure you also hit your sustainability targets as a company.

Professional kitchen fridges are switched on 24 hours a day, 365 a year to preserve food and keep it fresh, taking up a huge chunk of energy consumption in the kitchen. On top of that, US and EU regulations are becoming increasingly stringent. Investing in energy efficient commercial kitchen equipment can save your kitchen thousands of dollars in operational costs and play a role in tackling climate change.

At Electrolux Professional, we believe in social responsibility and the need to be transparent regarding energy consumption and our equipment’s impact on the environment. All our products are designed and built for the future, with the next generations in mind and are labeled to indicate compliance with energy regulations. We’ve always sought to improve energy efficiency in kitchen appliances, even before regulations came into place. Our R290 high-efficiency HD refrigeration cabinets were already in production in 2011, before energy labels were introduced in 2016.

ecostore refrigerators, available in class A, are designed for heavy duty working conditions, guaranteeing more capacity and best in class in energy efficiency. The electricity bill can be cut by 80%* with ecostore refrigerators in class A.

While upgrading your kitchen appliances to more energy-efficient models saves you money in the long run. For example, by switching from a class G to a class B refrigerator, you can save a whopping 78%* of energy costs. And if you switch your freezer from a class G to a class C, you’ll save 70%* on average.

New refrigeration appliances also help reduce food waste while saving energy by keeping power consumption at a minimum even in the hottest of kitchens. Our devices all use airflow to ensure that temperature and humidity are evenly distributed.

Designed with the planet in mind, Electrolux Professional ecostore refrigerators use natural gasses such as cyclopentane in the insulation and hydrocarbons, such as R290, which has a very low global warming potential. Hydrocarbons have a less aggressive effect on the refrigerator’s components, meaning that they are less prone to wear and tear and therefore last longer.

Our insulation system also helps limit energy consumption with a greener and more cost-effective solution. We use 90 mm thick stainless steel and cyclopentane gas to keep consistent internal temperatures, cutting energy consumption and compressor activity.

While professional kitchen fridges may be the worst offender efficiency-wise in a kitchen, the cumulative effect of all appliances can send energy bills soaring. At Electrolux Professional, we’ve worked to ensure all commercial kitchen equipment we develop is as efficient as possible, to help businesses and the planet.

If you’re looking to upgrade your equipment, consider some of these options for your commercial kitchen.

Choose between our induction cooktops or electric “Ecotop” solid tops to save energy in your kitchen. Our induction cooktops are made to measure and automatically stop energy flow when no pans are detected. This cooking system reduces energy consumption by 60%. Our electric solid tops with the special “Ecotop” coating assure 35% less energy consumption.

Our high-performance electric grills reduce grilling time, saving on energy, and can be kept on minimum while not in use. They then quickly reach high temperatures for grilling thanks to our quick heat technology. Choosing an Electrolux Professional electric grill saves 30% on energy consumption compared to other standard models.

Our SkyLine combi oven reduces running time and is designed with the user in mind, with ergonomic features. It relies on a Plan&Save feature that’s based on Artificial Intelligence that optimizes cooking sequences to enable 10% energy savings.

Our SpeeDelight high-speed cooker uses 60% less energy than regular cookers thanks to its innovative energy saving mode. It also includes a new feature that puts the unit on standby after a customizable amount of time, helping you to save even more energy.

Choose our ‘green&clean’ Rack Type dishwashers to use less water, detergent, electricity, and rinse aid for 34% energy savings. Our single rinse Rack Type guarantees the lowest running costs, which can save you €3,530* a year. It’s also a sustainable choice as you’ll be using 53%* less water, reducing energy consumption by 19%*, and using 53%* less detergent and rinse aid.

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With energy prices showing no signs of dropping and a more urgent focus on what we’re doing to help protect our planet, now is the time to make changes in your kitchen. From small everyday changes to investing in energy efficient commercial kitchen equipment, there are many ways to be greener and save business costs.

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From fresh orange juice to strawberry punch, there are so many ways to enjoy a fresh fruit blend this summer.

There is a rainbow range of powders and syrups you can buy to flavor drinks and the bright colors swirling on a counter-top help attract attention from your customers. Or you can go homemade and mix your own drinks inspired by your creativity. This adds a craft element to your business and could tempt customers who don’t normally opt for flavored drinks.

Try delicious homemade lemonade. Simply add fresh lemon juice, some healthy fructose, and water to taste, then, keep it ice-cool in your cold drink dispenser, serving in pitchers filled with ice and lemon slices for decoration.

Hotel guests love a vitamin C boost in the morning, and it’s easy to create a fresh orange juice. For this recipe, blend the orange segments, adding a splash of lemon juice for added flavor until the juice is slightly pulpy. For a smooth finish, strain the remaining liquid until you have deliciously smooth orange juice. Pour into a cold beverage dispenser to keep it fresh and cool.

With an Electrolux Professional cold drink dispensers, you can choose the best size to suit your business. Each one comes with a cooling program, agitator to keep the mixing the drink and a locking lid, making it easy to make, mix and store your chosen beverage.

Who doesn’t love an ice-cold summer cocktail? From sangria to pineapple punch, there’s no end to the mouth-watering cocktails (or mocktails) you can prepare for an event or simply as a fun extra that customers can order.

For a classic Spanish sangria, you mix orange juice, brandy, dry red wine (preferably a Spanish label) and sugar, adjusting the flavor as needed, then add it to your cold drink dispenser. Serve in pitchers with sliced fruit and plenty of ice to create a sweet summer cocktail. The fact the sangria is being mixed in a cold drink dispenser creates an experience for the customer and becomes a talking point that can tempt them to order.

Alternatively, you can add a quirky extra to your menu with a beverage dispenser that serves perfectly chilled cosmopolitan cocktails. A simple mix of vodka, cranberry, orange liqueur which the agitator will keep perfectly blended, you can offer it by the glass or even by the pitcher for summer evening drinks.

Just as the frozen margarita is a hit when customers see it swirling in a frozen granita dispenser, you can add the same fun factor to your choice of summer cocktails.

For coffee shops, there can often be a worry in the summer months that if you’re not serving ice creams and other extras, your sales could dip. But if you can offer iced teas and coffees alongside your regular menu, you can pick up extra sales from those looking for something a little more refreshing.

Herbal iced teas are not only bursting with flavor but can offer a range of health benefits, from anxiety reduction to improved digestion. Make an impact by serving pink hibiscus iced tea, also known as ‘agua de Jamaica’.

It’s easy to make by cold brewing cinnamon, ginger slices, and some healthy natural sweeteners, then stirring in the dried hibiscus flowers and letting rest for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid concentrate, add water and keep it cool in your cold drink dispenser. Simply serve with a slice of orange or lime.

Southern USA-style sweet tea can easily be made by steeping black tea bags in cold water and adding sugar. Simply let it rest and then pour it into your cold drink dispenser for a refreshing drinks option with a USA twist. Or make batches of filter coffee and then serve them chilled as a refreshing caffeine hit – cold coffee is a hit in the summer months in the southern Mediterranean.

A quality cold drink dispenser should be easy for staff to use and deliver consistently outstanding performance, for fresh, ice-cold drinks that last all day long.

Electrolux Professional cold beverage dispensers occupy less counter space, dispense liquid right down to the last drop and are easy to clean, making them an easy addition to your summer events. They are compact and secure, with interchangeable BPA-free transparent bowls featuring sealable locking lids for added hygiene and security against tampering.

They make the ultimate accessory for a restaurant, cafe, or hotel, offering diverse new drinks to be enjoyed, particularly in the summer months.

The equipment you use every day has a huge effect on your business’ productivity and success, which is what makes it such an important investment. And once you’ve chosen the best appliances for the job, you want to protect your investment by keeping them running smoothly with regular maintenance and cleaning.

Not only will you ensure minimum downtime and get the most out of your equipment, looking after appliances can also help maintain optimum energy and water efficiency – reducing your business costs.

Electrolux Professional’s line of SkyLine ovens is the ideal sustainable investment for a range of professional catering needs. They are not only user-friendly appliances, with ergonomic design the number one priority, but also highly productive and cost and time-efficient, saving on water, energy, and chemicals to help you contribute to a greener future.

Combining smart technology and human-centered design, SkyLine ovens have the lowest running costs on the market and are first-class in ergonomics and usability. They are also the lowest in energy, gas, and water consumption in the industry, without compromising incredible performance, food safety and hygiene standards.

What is unique about SkyLine professional ovens is the in-built cleaning system, which allows your business to cut down energy, water, and detergent costs. Combined with the automated cleaning and descaling cycles of the Electrolux Professional PremiumS and ProS models, you can ensure longer appliance life and top performance for a sustainable investment which benefits both your pocket and the planet.

Electrolux Professional’s SkyLine ovens are self-cleaning ovens that reduce running costs by up to 15%*. By ensuring your combi oven is correctly used and maintained, you can increase its reliability, uptime, performance, and conformity to warranty conditions.

Regular cleaning operations also help keep your oven in mint condition and prevent future maintenance issues, as users will be able to identify potential repairs earlier on, preventing more significant damage and lengthier repairs down the road.

Each SkyLine oven features SkyClean, an in-built, automatic cleaning system. The integrated “Zero Lime” descaling system of the steam generator and eco-friendly Green Spirit Cycles reduce water, energy, and detergent consumption, lowering both business costs and environmental impact. These self-cleaning features make it easier than ever to guarantee your appliance’s long-term efficiency and uncompromising performance for years to come.

SkyClean built-in cleaning technology ensures that every part of the chamber is perfectly cleaned and sparkling without any food or grease residues. It relies on an easy-to-use, ergonomic touchscreen interface with clear instructions throughout the entire process. Simply decide between a solid or liquid clean depending on the intensity required, press the correct button, insert the necessary chemicals (as instructed on the screen), and wait until your oven is dirt-free and sparkling.

It is important to note that, when using the self-cleaning function, you should never leave accessories or trays inside the unit to reduce the risk of damage. You can also find further instructions in this video and access specific product cleaning information by scanning the QR code on each product package.

Moreover, the ZeroLime automatic boiler descaling guarantees optimal performance and an extended life cycle over time, as water and chemicals enter the steam drain to keep SkyLine ovens performing to the very best of their ability. This runs automatically at every cleaning cycle, so there is no downtime, meaning huge advantages for the oven’s performance, operation, and longevity.

Electrolux Professional’s cleaning and descaling products are phosphate and phosphorus-free, a more environmentally friendly solution so your business can contribute to a safer planet for all. The SkyLine models also have two different cleaning options – “solid” for an intense clean and “liquid” for greater flexibility during busy catering periods. This second option allows users to immediately stop a cleaning cycle if an unexpected customer walks through the door, for example.

Solid detergents

The C22 Cleaning Tab solution ensures optimal cleaning even in challenging conditions, making it ideal for all types of cooking sites, from restaurants to hotels to cruise ship kitchens. Meanwhile, the C25 Rinse & Descale Tab is a handy two-in-one solution which works magic, cleaning, rinsing, and removing lime deposits for impeccable, long-lasting appliances.

The tabs are placed in separate compartments before running the cleaning cycle, with clear instructions for operators on the easy-to-use touchscreen interface.

Liquid detergents

For more demanding cleaning with medium to high dirt levels, use C20 and C21, Extra Strong liquid detergent and rinse aid for well-used ovens needing an intense clean. For liquid detergents, we recommend frequent descaling treatment and a dedicated watering filter for incoming water.

Correct cleaning, when undertaken in conjunction with periodic maintenance in accordance with Electrolux Professional recommendations, is the best way to ensure your equipment conforms to warranty requirements, and also provides consistently high performance for many years.

Whatever your catering needs, the SkyLine Combi oven line is sure to have the perfect fit for you, from bustling restaurants and boutique hotels to luxury cruise ships. Find the perfect model for your business using our web page’s easy-to-use product comparison function.

* Compared to previous Electrolux Professional oven range.

How can businesses reduce water consumption?

To achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030, we need to drastically reduce our water consumption to protect and harness existing natural water resources without depleting them. So how can you reduce your business’ water consumption?

It begins with monitoring, knowing where you use water and where improvements can be made. Conduct regular assessments of water-consuming systems to ensure there are no leaks, and upgrade to modern, water-saving appliances where possible. You can also reduce wastage by having a clear water preservation policy, running appliances at full load only, and ensuring your staff is on the same page.

Reducing water waste through recycling and reusing is another way to make a positive change. Installing in your workplace modern water systems able to recycle wastewater to supply different needs, or installing aerated faucet heads onto your taps to reduce the water flow, are simple tips to make a real change.

Even more simply, you and your employees can implement water reuse practices such as using leftover water to irrigate indoor plants or outdoor green areas. These water-efficient solutions both protect natural water resources and help you to manage running business costs.

Electrolux Professional has an ambitious target to improve water consumption efficiency within dishwashing and laundry by 8% by 2025, which corresponds to an average life cycle water savings of around 8 billion liters of water. It’s going well so far with water consumption efficiency improved in products by 2.3% in 2021.

Advanced dishwashing solutions

As one of the appliances that uses the most water, dishwashers are a crucial part of any water-saving strategy, but hygiene cannot be sacrificed. The Electrolux Professional team listened to concerns from the hospitality industry and the result is the green&clean dishwashers line, entirely developed according to the market’s needs.

Such line includes the Multi Rinse Rack Type Dishwasher, which can clean a full rack of wares with just one glass of water (equivalent to 0.4 liters).

This result has been possible due to an intelligent water management during the washing cycle, which combines a cascade effect with a multiple stage filtration, reusing the rinse water twice during the cleaning process. A similar system has been implemented also on other models, with the Dual Rinse offering water consumption savings of more than 50% when compared to previous models.

In-depth research has calculated that these dishwashers can lead to business savings of up to € 730 a year when compared with an equivalent conventional machine. Here’s how:

Lower energy consumption

Reducing energy consumption isn’t just an eco-friendly solution but a cost-effective one. Because less water is used for rinsing, energy consumption drops by 25% when using Electrolux Professional’s green&clean dishwashers. So, you reduce your company’s expenses and your environmental impact all in one.

Lower water consumption

As we mark World Water Day, the conversation turns to how businesses can reduce water consumption. Modern eco-conscious dishwashers from Electrolux Professional use less water in the rinsing process, but also maintain a constant rinse pressure and temperature of 84° C, so impeccable washing performance and higher hygiene standards are not compromised.

Less detergent and rinse aid

Electrolux Professional dishwashers require less detergent and rinse aid, minimizing your operational costs further and boosting your green credentials. You can also choose our eco-friendly detergent and rinse aid range, chemicals with a low environmental impact, suitable for every kind of crockery.

Lower emissions

When you choose insulated appliances with double skin constructions, they emit far less heat, therefore keeping the environment cooler and noise levels to a minimum in the workplace, thus providing a better working environment for your team.

Every business is different

It’s important to choose the right dishwashing solution for your business, and with the excellent variety available on the market, it’s never been easier to find the perfect match. Along with improved eco credentials and water-saving technology, Electrolux Professional has developed specialist dishwashers for different businesses.

Among the glasswashers and undercounters range, the coffee-line is perfect for any bustling bars or cafes requiring a speedy, dynamic service, without any compromise on hygiene. For a more crystal-friendly solution, the compact but capacious and delicate wine-line range, will keep your glasses sparkling, while a high-performance XL undercounter is the ideal partner to wash large trays for pastry, bakery or pizza.

The green&clean dishwashers boast superior hygiene quality and innovative ergonomic designs, making them perfect for any workplace. They are sleek, modern, and compact machines that match design & reliability, guaranteeing long-lasting operation. Bacteria flourishes between 20° C and 60° C, but with a constant rinse temperature of 84° C, Electrolux Professional’s green&clean machines eliminate any possible bacteria growth, ensuring ultimate hygiene and safety in the workplace. A perfect water treatment ensures spot-free glasses and cutlery and less scale build-up over time, and an automatic self-cleaning cycle prevents bacteria growth when the machine is not in use.

Efficient laundry solutions

Businesses also have the chance to improve water efficiency by choosing modern washing machines which have been specifically designed with the environment in mind.

Today’s Line 6000 washing machines consume as little water as possible, based on the weight of the laundry. It’s a feature Electrolux Professional has been able to improve since the first generation of this washer platform was launched in 2000: from 12.5 liters of water per kilo laundry, down to 6 liters per kilo laundry.

Driving further savings in future generation washing machines can be achieved with software development to ensure an even more accurate weighting measure, drum redesign to reduce water wastage and optimizing the control of water into the machines.

Final thoughts

This World Water Day 2022, it is important for businesses as much as individuals to take positive steps towards reducing water consumption. As a hospitality business, it is achievable by putting in place a water saving strategy with employees, carrying out a water audit and upgrading to advanced, eco-conscious appliances. It doesn’t have to mean a reduction in service or hygiene standards and can even help you save money as a business.

The innovation programme covers the whole of Sweden and, during the autumn, restaurants, bars, bakeries and cafés in the hospitality industry were invited to send their proposals of new ideas for the circular economy. The submitted ideas covered everything from digital solutions, energy savings, cost-efficiency, earth quality, recycling, food waste and beverage handling – to the relationship between food producers and restaurants.

Among the more than 30 entries from various parts of Sweden, the 100% Circular jury selected the ideas that they judged best fitted the programme’s criteria, with their focus on various aspects of sustainability and the circular economy – a nationwide recycling of wine corks, a model for agriculture within planetary boundaries as well as eating experiences which are part of the circular system.

The criteria for winning the prize and to receive innovation support were that they must be relevant to the global sustainability goals of Agenda 2030, display scalability and have great enough potential to have an effect and be able to be disseminated in the restaurant industry, as well as to consumer values and the food system in a larger perspective. The ideas must also have the potential to be realised in the short-term.

“We at Electrolux Professional are actively working towards innovation for sustainable development and 100% Circular provided a great opportunity for us to contribute with our expertise to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy. The initiative received many brilliant ideas that all show the importance of sustainability in hospitality” says Viktoria Roos, Open Innovation Leader at Electrolux Professional.

The winning proposals are rewarded with innovation support by experts from research and academia, and the first ideas will be realized in the spring of 2021. Electrolux Professional is participating in the development of the program and with expertise in the program’s Advisory Board.

The 100% Circular prize in the category Innovation is awarded to the idea of creating a nationwide wine cork recycling network.

Creator: Agneta Green of Oaxen Krog & Slip.
Jury’s motivation: This idea really focuses on a natural material that is used daily in restaurants and homes around the world and is often thrown in the garbage. The idea, aided by innovative solutions, produces large and small lifecycles to collect and recycle the material into traditional and new products.

The 100% Circular prize in the category Holistic Approach within sustainability is awarded to the project Experiment 2000 m2.

Creator: Niklas Karlsson, Rosendals Trädgård, Stockholm.
Jury’s motivation: Creating a dynamic model for how to grow food and eat within planetary boundaries. 2000 m2 is the most practical example showing how the food system must change according to research and science. The model is scalable and can be applied anywhere in the world.

The 100% Circular prize in the category Guest Experience is awarded to the concept NPK meals.

Creator: Patrik Sewerin, Gunnebo Slott, Mölndal
Jury’s motivation: An innovative and enjoyable way of explaining the role of individuals in a grocery-producing eco-system. It uses the eating experience as a tool to combine learning and enjoyment and, in this way quickly get people to understand the effect of nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (P) on the circular economy, and the vital link between earth quality, produce and taste experience.

The jury consisted of several of Sweden’s most innovative chefs and sustainability experts possessing deep knowledge of the circular economy and gastronomy. The jury has been supported by advisers and other experts in the circular economy, sustainable development and in other areas depending on the nature of the idea.

About 100% Circular Sustainability Prize and Innovation Programme

100% Circular is a sustainability prize and innovation programme that actively promotes, supports and coaches renewal projects from idea to realisation within six months. The lessons learned are followed-up and disseminated for the purpose of inspiring more restaurants to innovate and transition to the circular economy. The programme will support the sustainable development of Sweden’s restaurant industry and was developed in 2020/2021 by White Guide, Stockholm Gas and Electrolux Professional, in cooperation with Ideon Innovation and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and the Restaurant Academy.

For more information, please contact:

Jennie Walther, Nordic Marketing Manager , +46 70 343 83 12, jennie.walther@electroluxprofessional.com

Viktoria Roos, Open Innovation Leader, +39 338 654 41 56, viktoria.roos@electroluxprofessional.com