7 School Cafeteria Trends to Watch in 2026

7 School Cafeteria Trends to Watch in 2026

As we approach 2026, school cafeteria managers are faced with new trends reflecting a change in student’s palettes, a demand for healthier options and the implementation of new technologies. Here are 7 school cafeteria trends to watch for in 2026: 1. Plant-Based...
School Cafeteria QR Vs RFID Scanner: And The Fastest Is …

School Cafeteria QR Vs RFID Scanner: And The Fastest Is …

Another question that came up at trade shows was which school cafeteria scanner model is the fastest, AlphaScan QR Express or AlphaScan RFID tag reader? And the winner is … AlphaScan RFID. In school lunch environment which involves, high volumes, long – and often...
Scanning the Picture of a Barcode at School Cafeterias

Scanning the Picture of a Barcode at School Cafeterias

A common question students have been asking at school cafeterias is if they would be able to scan a picture of their ID barcode. The answer is yes. AlphaTechs USA’s school lunch pin pad reader combos and stand-alone scanners can successfully scan the pic of an...
Barcodes Supported by AlphaScan QR Express School Lunch Scanner

Barcodes Supported by AlphaScan QR Express School Lunch Scanner

Following our previous post regarding questions about the barcodes supported by AlphaScan 1D, let’s now have a look at our best-selling school cafeteria QR scanner pin pad combo. Our most versatile and fastest model yet, AlphaScan QR Express is specifically...