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How to Use a Commercial Microwave When You’re Used to a Residential One

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Winter-Proof Your Commercial Kitchen: Essential Steps to Stay Ready All Season

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GFCI Outlets in Commercial Kitchens: When to Use Them, When Not To, and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes

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DoW Readiness Starts in the Kitchen: Accountable Foodservice Capability for Modern Warfighting

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DoW Professional Services Staffing

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Fighting Rising Food Costs with the Right Commercial Kitchen Equipment

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Kitchen

Commercial Kitchen Electrical Requirements: Voltage, Phase, and Why It Matters

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Countertop Ice Machines vs. Freestanding Ice Machines: Which Is Right for You?

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Outfitting an Event Space: What Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Supplies, and Furniture You Really Need

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Behind Bars, Behind the Line: Commercial Kitchen Equipment in Prisons

Government

Who Can Buy From GSA? A Clear Guide to GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Eligibility

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Drainage in Commercial Kitchens: What You Need to Know

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Hire Vets

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Don’t Get Burned: Why Gas Supply and Connections Matter in Your Commercial Kitchen

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Government

Small Budget. Big Impact. Smart Equipment.

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Dining in the Middle of America (and Beyond): How Rural Towns and Tribal Lands Keep Their Kitchens Running

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Shunt Systems for Kitchen Hoods: What They Are and Why You Need One

Kitchen

Which Slicer Is Right for You?

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Why a Hospital or VA Kitchen Needs a PCRA and ICRA for New or Replacement Equipment

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Healthcare

What Is HACCP, When Does It Apply to Me, and What Do I Need to Do?

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Healthcare

Sterile Storage Cabinets

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Chinese Chef Knife vs. Cleaver: Understanding the Difference for Your Kitchen

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Cutting Food Waste with the Right Commercial Kitchen Equipment

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Kitchen

How a Color-Coded Cleaning Tool System Improves Food Safety in Commercial Kitchens

Kitchen

Aldevra Makes Buying Top Foodservice Brands Easy on GSA MAS

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‍Aldevra Awarded Position on MDA’s $151B SHIELD IDIQ Contract Vehicle

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Kitchen

Why Physical Safety in the Kitchen Matters as Much as What’s on the Plate

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Aldevra Earns 2025-26 Great Place To Work Certification™ for the Sixth Consecutive Year

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Healthcare

Kitchen

Ice Machine Safety in Healthcare: Simple Filter Tips to Stop Legionella

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Healthcare

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Water Testing in Healthcare: Where to Sample, What to Check, and How Often

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Healthcare

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Understanding Water Management Standards in Healthcare

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Healthcare

The Power of Point-of-Use Filtration in Healthcare

Empty commercial walk-in freezer with shelving and cooling fans.

Kitchen

How Much Can You Put in a Walk-In — and How to Load It the Right Way

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Kitchen

Why Every Commercial Kitchen Should Have a Rice Cooker

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Technician replacing filters in a commercial water filtration system.

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Kitchen

Why Water Filtration Matters in Commercial Kitchens

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Kitchen

Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Commercial Kitchens: What You Need to Know

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Kitchen

So You Want an Ice and Water Dispenser? Here’s What You Haven’t Thought Of

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Kitchen

Mental Health in the Foodservice Industry: Why It Matters More Than Ever

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Government

Why Does It Take So Long to Get a Part?

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Kitchen

Rising Electricity Costs: How Smart Kitchen Equipment Choices Save Money

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Spooky, Safe, and Delicious: Halloween Food Fun from Aldevra

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On Tailgating

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Kitchen

Cleaning Grease Traps in Commercial Kitchens: What You Need to Know

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Kitchen

Size Matters: Avoiding Gas Line Mismatches

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Kitchen

Street Smart: Tips for Eating Safely from Street Vendors in the U.S.

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Kitchen

What to Consider When Buying a Commercial Refrigerator

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Kitchen

Why Every Commercial Kitchen Should Consider a Tandoori Oven

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Kitchen

From Chef to Operations Director: Making the Leap in a Commercial Kitchen

Government

Why Government Customers Should Call Aldevra First for Kitchen Equipment Warranty Issues

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Government

New GSA eBuy Features Make It Easier Than Ever to Buy from Aldevra on GSA MAS

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Kitchen

Commercial Kitchen and Emergencies

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News

Preventing COVID-19 in Commercial Kitchens: Keeping Staff, Customers, and Operations Safe

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News

From Minecraft to McCrispy: How Aldevra Customers Can Serve Chicken Strips That Sell

Highway signs labeled GSA MAS and Open Market over traffic, symbolizing government buyers choosing faster procurement under FAR Part 8 and Part 12 updates.

Government

What’s New in FAR Part 8 and Part 12—and How It Speeds Buying from GSA MAS

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Kitchen

Outfitting Your Restaurant or Kitchen with American-Made Equipment and Supplies

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Kitchen

Hood System vs. Ventless Equipment: What’s Right for Your Commercial Kitchen?

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From First Pitch to Final Out: The Kitchen Equipment That Keeps Ballparks Cooking

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Cut Energy and Installation Costs with CMA Ventless Dishmachine Solutions

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How to Ensure Your Commercial Kitchen Equipment Runs Smoothly from Day One

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Government

GSA eBuy + OASIS+: Smarter Task Order Procurement 2025

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How GSA eBuy, SmartPay, and Pre-Negotiated Rates Simplify Buying from GSA Schedule Companies

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Government

Three Vendors, One Click: GSA Rules for Buying Commercial Products

Different types of commercial cooking pans and skillets, including stainless steel, non-stick, and aluminum, with chef preparing vegetables.

Kitchen

Key Factors to Compare When Buying Pans and Skillets

Chef stirring vegetables and broth in a large stainless steel stock pot, illustrating if a 10-quart pot is suitable for commercial kitchens.

Kitchen

Is a 10-Quart Pot Enough for Your Commercial Kitchen?

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Kitchen

What to Do with Old Commercial Kitchen Equipment When Upgrading

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Kitchen

Potluck and Buffet Safety: How to Prevent Foodborne Illness

Commercial outdoor grill cooking cheeseburgers with bacon, showcasing professional grilling options for restaurants and foodservice.

Kitchen

The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Outdoor Grills: Uses, Options, and Key Considerations

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Kitchen

Opening a Neighborhood Bar? Your Ultimate Guide to Front of the House and Kitchen Essentials (Plus Budget & Innovation Tips!)

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Kitchen

Smaller Portions, Bigger Impact: How Portion Control Equipment Helps Restaurants Adapt to New Dining Trends

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Government

FAR Thresholds Are Increasing: What It Means for Government Contractors and Buyers

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Kitchen

Made in the USA, Built on Excellence

Broken piggy bank with coins spilling across a commercial kitchen counter, symbolizing long-term equipment value in procurement decisions.

Kitchen

What Procurement Leads Should Know About Long-Term Equipment Value

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Kitchen

When TikTok Makes Your Restaurant Famous: Is Your Kitchen Equipment Ready

Commercial kitchen smoker with barbecue meat in the background, illustrating considerations for adding a smoker to restaurant operations

Kitchen

Should You Add a Smoker to Your Commercial Kitchen? Here’s What to Know

Commercial kitchen equipment surrounded by shipping boxes, symbolizing challenges in equipment projects and how Aldevra prevents costly delays

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Government

What Can Go Wrong in a Kitchen Equipment Project (And How Aldevra Prevents It)

Juicy steak grilling over open flames on a commercial grill, highlighting best meats to cook and essential restaurant equipment

Kitchen

Best Meats to Grill in a Commercial Kitchen (and the Equipment You Need)

Microphone and football with sparkling heart over a wedding reception table, symbolizing Taylor Swift’s engagement inspiring next-level kitchens.

Kitchen

Are You Ready for It? How Taylor Swift’s Engagement Inspires Next-Level Kitchens

Food truck chef cooking and serving a smiling customer at a pickup window, representing phased purchasing for starting a food truck business

Kitchen

Getting Started with a Food Truck: What You Need & How to Buy in Phases

Kitchen

What Are the Most Common Utensils and Cutlery for Commercial Kitchens?

Energy Star certified commercial deep fryer in front of a forest background, representing smart kitchen equipment that reduces energy costs

Kitchen

Smart Equipment Picks That Trim Energy Costs in Facility Kitchens

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Kitchen

Outfitting a Bar: What You Need to Get Started

Kitchen

How Tariffs Impact Commercial Kitchen Equipment: What You Need to Know

Airline meal tray with salad, bread roll, main dish, and drink served on an airplane, highlighting food safety and equipment for in-flight catering

Kitchen

Cleared for Takeoff: How Food Safety and Equipment Keep Airline Meals Safe at 30,000 Feet

Federal contracting officer in suit with tablet, standing in a commercial kitchen with SBA, NAICS, and GSA Advantage logos highlighting buying options.

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Government

How Federal Contracting Officers Can Buy Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Side-by-side of garbage bins and a modern commercial kitchen, symbolizing lessons from Portage’s trash contract decision for equipment planning

Kitchen

What Portage’s Trash Contract Decision Teaches Us About Commercial Kitchen Equipment Planning

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Kitchen

Keeping Guests Safe from Violence in Public Dining Spaces

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Kitchen

Setting the Stage: Front-of-House Essentials for the White House Ballroom

Side-by-side of garbage bins and a modern commercial kitchen, symbolizing lessons from Portage’s trash contract decision for equipment planning

Kitchen

Why a Trash Contract Matters to Your Kitchen

Kitchen

What to Look for in a 3-Gallon Beverage Dispenser

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Kitchen

School Pizza and the Ovens that Make It: A Guide to the Rectangle That Raised a Generation

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Kitchen

New EPA Rules on Refrigerants: What Commercial Kitchen Operators Need to Know

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Kitchen

Outfitting the White House Ballroom: Commercial Kitchen Equipment Fit for State Dinners

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News

What To Do When Your Kitchen Floods — And How To Get Back To Serving Hot Meals Fast

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Kitchen

News

Smallwares Disposables and Tariffs

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Kitchen

How Tariffs Impact Commercial Kitchen Equipment: What You Need to Know

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Kitchen

Should I Buy a Combi Oven or a Steamer? Ask These Questions First.

Side-by-side comparison of nugget ice and bullet ice with VS symbol, illustrating the differences for choosing the right commercial ice type

Kitchen

Bullet Ice vs. Nugget Ice: What’s the Difference, and Which Should You Choose?

Compact commercial kitchen equipment including combi oven, countertop unit, and warming drawers with five-star rating, showing solutions for small spaces

Kitchen

Designing for Small Spaces: How to Maximize Every Inch in a Tight Kitchen

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Kitchen

Need New Kitchen Equipment? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions First