Topanga Blog
Explore our latest blog posts for expert insights on building a best-in-class reusables program, cutting food waste, and running a smarter, more sustainable kitchen.
Why Tracking Waste is Just the Start, Not the Solution
Trustworthy production data is a kitchen's foundation. But it’s what happens next—how (or if) that data is used—that really makes the difference. Most tools in-market don’t make that easy enough for foodservice operators.
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What We Learned from ReFED’s Food Waste Innovation Webinar
ReFED recently hosted a webinar to discuss the future of food waste innovation. From smart refrigerators to state and federal legislation, here are the opportunities and roadblocks shaping food waste innovation in 2026.
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Unlock Your Campus’s Reuse Potential With High-Impact Comms
While reusable containers offer the capacity for sustainability, it’s diner behavior that determines success. With our new ReusePass Engagement+ suite, dining programs can increase reuse ROI and meet sustainability goals by leveraging high-impact, targeted user communications.
How Can Hospital Kitchens Prevent Costly Overproduction?
Hospital foodservice teams, tasked with running both tray service and cafeteria production, need easy-to-use technology that will alleviate their outsized workloads. Learn how we help healthcare kitchens prevent costly overproduction while saving chefs' time.
2026 U.S. Food Waste Legislation Guide for Foodservice Leaders
US food waste laws are tightening fast, making accurate waste tracking essential. This 2026 guide covers food waste mandates across the US, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Maryland, New York, and Washington State.
NetMenu & Topanga’s StreamLine: Fight Food Waste with Better Data
NetMenu is now officially integrated with StreamLine, our production tracking and optimization platform. We're excited to be partnering with Tranasct + CBORD to give to commercial kitchens in higher education, healthcare, senior living, and corporate catering smarter ways to operate efficiently and prevent waste.
Healthcare Foodservice is Rising to the Challenge
Faced with budget pressures and staff shortages, healthcare foodservice is undergoing a quiet but necessary revolution. Here’s how robotics, AI and automation are creating more efficient, sustainable and deeply personalized dining experiences.
How to Successfully Implement New Foodservice Tools Without Overwhelming Your Team
With the right approach, rolling out new technology becomes the turning point that makes operations easier—from production tracking to waste management to team communication. Here's how to execute a successful foodservice software rollout without overwhelming your team.