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The study also proves that the high connected load of modern cooking systems does not lead to high energy consumption and thus high electricity costs, as is often incorrectly assumed. In fact, current peaks are reduced compared to conventional cooking technology. This is a result of:
*Power peaks at 15-minute intervals in the old kitchen (left) and in the new kitchen (right)
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AXA Konzern AG, Cologne site
With a premium income of €12 billion in 2023 and around 8,000 employees, AXA Konzern AG is one of Germany's largest primary insurers. AXA Germany is part of the AXA Konzern AG, which is one of the world's leading insurance companies and asset managers. The group operates in Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Approximately 3,500 employees at the Cologne site are able to use the company's catering service. On average, around 1,600 of these employees are on site each day. The catering service offers a breakfast and lunch service as well as a wide variety of snacks for in between meals. The lunch service, which is the focus of the study, is served in two restaurants.
Eurest Germany GmbH
Eurest has been contracted to provide catering services for employees of the AXA Konzern AG at its Cologne site. Around 25 Eurest employees are responsible for production at the site. While the menu and food procurement are based on Eurest's central structures, they are carried out in close consultation with colleagues from the AXA Workplace and Infrastructure Management Catering Division.
RATIONAL AG
RATIONAL AG, the market leader in thermal food preparation, commissioned the comprehensive study and provided operational consulting and training services to support the kitchen renovation. For RATIONAL, the study provides scientific confirmation of what has already been demonstrated in countless laboratory tests over many years: that RATIONAL technology can deliver impressive results in everyday kitchen operations.
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences is one of the leading national and international universities of applied sciences and green engineering. Excellent teaching, a strong practical focus and applied research form the core of the university's identity. No other German university offers such a wide range of subjects geared towards green engineering. Across its seven faculties and two campuses, the university offers 19 bachelor's and 13 master's programmes covering ecological, technical, and economic topics.
Prof. Dr. Michael Greiner
Prof. Dr. David Brunner
