No one looks forward to a trip to the hospital. The pain, boredom and general environment is enough to turn you off the food. Jokes aside, hospital food plays a huge role in patient recovery. Patients who eat poorly for 3-4 days can have their length of stay extended, as their daily nutrient requirements aren’t […]

Comcater takes a look at the 2021 Budget and what it means for your aged care facility. The Morrison Government will deliver a $17.7 billion package of support in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The government is touting this as a once in a generation reform to aged care, […]

Covid, the Aged Care Quality Standards and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) have changed the way our aged care residents dine, and for the better. Instead of being an aged care provider, chefs are now cooking meals for consenting consumers, who have a say in their meal choice. So, how can your kitchen […]

Aged care menus have changed a lot in the last five years. With the latest Royal Commission into Aged Care, Aged Care Quality Standards and the implementation of the IDDSI Framework, chefs in aged care have done a great job just trying to keep up. With the daily challenges of keeping to budget and restricting […]

Nothing sends a chill through a commercial kitchen like a bout of food poisoning. Salmonella or E.coli not only makes us sick but can damage the reputation, brand and customer base of your establishment.   Why is commercial food storage so important? There’s more to keeping hot food hot and cold food cold. Preventing food […]

Taking a proactive approach when shopping for a new commercial dishwasher can not only have a strong impact to the business’s bottom line but also its environmental footprint.  We all know that sustainability, automation and cost control are key issues within commercial catering establishments and Comenda are leading the charge by developing energy efficient, powerful […]