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Technology8 min read
How AI Food Waste Monitoring Actually Works
AI-powered waste monitoring promises automatic tracking without manual logging. Here's what the technology actually does.
Read articleSustainability10 min read
FoodSight Eco Score: How We Calculate Environmental Impact Grades
A deep dive into our A-E eco score system, the science behind our environmental metrics, and how lifecycle assessment data helps you make sustainable food choices.
Read articleFood Waste Basics10 min read
How to Conduct a Food Waste Audit in Your Kitchen
A proper waste audit is the foundation of any reduction programme. Here's exactly how to run one.
Read articleROI & Business Case11 min read
Building a Business Case for Food Waste Reduction
Need to convince leadership to invest in waste reduction? Here's how to structure a compelling business case.
Read articleIndustry Insights6 min read
Hotel Food Waste Statistics: Industry Benchmarks
How does your hotel's food waste compare to industry benchmarks? Here's what the data shows across different operation types.
Read articleFood Waste Basics8 min read
How Much Food Waste Really Costs Your Kitchen (And What To Do About It)
Most kitchens underestimate their food waste by 40%. Here's how to calculate your true cost and the steps to reduce it.
Read articleIndustry Insights7 min read
Restaurant Food Waste Statistics: 2025 Industry Report
Current data on restaurant food waste rates, causes, and trends. Benchmarks to assess your operation.
Read articleFood Waste Basics7 min read
The True Cost of Food Waste in Commercial Kitchens
Food waste is one of the most significant yet overlooked costs in hospitality. Learn where it comes from, why 75% is preventable, and how to calculate your potential savings.
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Technology·5 min read
How AI Food Recognition is Transforming Waste Monitoring
Modern AI can identify 2,400+ food items automatically. Here's how it works.
Operations·6 min read
Batch Cooking and Waste: Finding the Right Balance
Batch cooking creates efficiency but risks waste. Here's how to find the optimal batch size.
Business Case·6 min read
How to Calculate ROI on Food Waste Reduction Technology
A step-by-step guide to building a business case for food waste monitoring.
Best Practices·7 min read
Training Chefs on Waste Reduction: A Practical Guide
Chef training on waste reduction drives sustainable behaviour change. Here's how to design effective training.
Sustainability·7 min read
The Circular Economy in Food Service
Circular economy principles are transforming how hospitality thinks about resources. Here's what that means for food service.
Technology·7 min read
Computer Vision in Food Recognition: How It Works
The AI that identifies your wasted food uses computer vision. Here's a technical look at how it works.
Industry Guides·8 min read
Food Waste Management for Contract Caterers: Multi-Site Strategies
Managing waste across multiple locations requires a different approach. Here's what works.
Industry Insights·7 min read
Reducing Food Waste in Corporate Canteens
Corporate dining faces unique challenges—variable headcounts, meeting catering, and sustainability-conscious employees. Here's how to manage waste.
Compliance·9 min read
CSRD and Food Waste: What Hospitality Needs to Know
The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is changing disclosure requirements. Here's what hospitality needs to understand.
Compliance·10 min read
ESG Reporting for Food Service: What You Need to Include
ESG reporting requirements are tightening. Here's how food service operations should approach environmental disclosure.
Industry Insights·7 min read
Predicting Food Needs for Large Events
Event catering waste often exceeds 30%. Better prediction is the key to reduction. Here's how to forecast more accurately.
Operations·7 min read
FIFO Food Storage: A Complete Implementation Guide
First-In-First-Out is simple in concept but challenging in practice. Here's how to implement it properly.
Industry Insights·6 min read
Fine Dining and Food Waste: The Hidden Challenge
Fine dining generates more waste per cover than casual restaurants. Here's why, and what to do about it.
ROI & Business Case·9 min read
Understanding Food Cost Percentage: A Complete Guide
Food cost percentage is the most-watched number in hospitality. Here's how to calculate it correctly and what it actually tells you.
Food Waste Basics·5 min read
Food Waste Benchmarks: How Does Your Kitchen Compare?
Industry data shows the average kitchen wastes 8-12% of food purchased. Where do you stand?
Sustainability·7 min read
How to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of Your Food Waste
Food waste contributes 8-10% of global emissions. Here's how to measure your kitchen's impact.
ROI & Business Case·7 min read
The True Cost of Food Waste Per Cover: A Complete Breakdown
Understanding your food waste cost per cover is essential for benchmarking and improvement. Here's how to calculate it accurately.
Technology·7 min read
Using Food Waste Data Analytics to Drive Decisions
Raw waste data is just the start. Analytics transforms it into actionable insights. Here's how.
Compliance·8 min read
Making Your Food Waste Data Audit-Ready
As reporting requirements tighten, data quality matters more. Here's how to ensure your waste data withstands scrutiny.
Sustainability·8 min read
The Environmental Impact of Food Waste: What the Data Shows
Food waste is one of the largest contributors to climate change. Here's what the research tells us about its true environmental cost.
ROI & Business Case·8 min read
How Food Waste Directly Impacts Your Profit Margins
Food waste doesn't just cost money—it compresses margins in ways that aren't obvious until you do the maths.
Best Practices·6 min read
The 5 Food Waste KPIs Every Kitchen Manager Should Track
What gets measured gets managed. These are the metrics that matter.
Sustainability·6 min read
Food Waste and Methane: Why Landfill Disposal Matters
When food waste goes to landfill, it releases methane—a greenhouse gas 25x more potent than CO2. Here's why disposal method matters.
Business Case·5 min read
Food Waste Prevention vs Recycling: Where to Invest
Prevention delivers 10x the ROI of recycling. Here's the data.
Compliance·9 min read
Food Waste Regulations in Europe: 2025 Update
EU food waste regulations are tightening. Here's what hospitality businesses need to know about compliance requirements.
Compliance·5 min read
Food Waste Regulations in Ireland and the UK: What's Changing in 2025
New reporting requirements are coming. Here's what hospitality businesses need to know.
Compliance·10 min read
Food Waste Reporting Requirements by Country
Reporting requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction. Here's a practical guide to what's required where.
Compliance·6 min read
Food Waste Reporting: Templates and Best Practices
Whether for internal review or regulatory compliance, here's how to report effectively.
Best Practices·6 min read
Training Kitchen Staff on Food Waste: What Actually Works
Training alone reduces waste by 5-10%. Combined with data, results multiply.
Technology·6 min read
Food Waste Tracking: Manual Logging vs Automated Systems Compared
We break down the pros and cons of clipboard-based tracking versus AI-powered monitoring systems.
Technology·8 min read
Food Waste Tracking Software: What to Look For
Choosing waste tracking software? Here's what features actually matter and how to evaluate options.
Sustainability·6 min read
The Water Footprint of Food Waste
Every kilogram of wasted food represents hundreds or thousands of litres of embedded water. Here's what that means for your operation.
Food Waste Basics·10 min read
Getting Started with Food Waste Monitoring: A Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know to start tracking and reducing food waste in your kitchen.
ROI & Business Case·6 min read
5 Hidden Costs of Food Waste You're Probably Not Tracking
The purchase price of wasted food is just the beginning. Here are the costs that don't show up on your invoices.
Industry Guides·8 min read
Reducing Food Waste in Hospital Kitchens: Challenges and Solutions
Healthcare catering faces unique constraints. These strategies work within them.
Industry Insights·7 min read
Banquet and Conference Food Waste Management
Banquets and conferences generate significant waste through guaranteed counts, dietary requirements, and event uncertainty. Here's how to manage it.
Industry Insights·8 min read
Reducing Hotel Breakfast Buffet Waste: Proven Strategies
Breakfast buffets are notorious for waste. Here's what leading hotels do to cut waste without compromising guest experience.
Industry Guides·9 min read
Reducing Buffet Waste in Hotels: A Complete Guide
Buffets can waste up to 30% of food served. Here's how leading hotels are cutting that in half.
Industry Insights·6 min read
Managing Room Service Food Waste
Room service presents unique waste challenges—unpredictable timing, no plate return visibility, and premium expectations. Here's how to manage it.
Technology·6 min read
Integrating Food Waste Data with Your POS System
Waste data combined with sales data reveals much more than either alone. Here's how to connect them.
Operations·8 min read
Inventory Management Techniques to Reduce Food Waste
Much food waste starts with ordering decisions. Better inventory management prevents waste before it happens.
Operations·6 min read
Setting Up Effective Waste Stations in Your Kitchen
How you set up waste stations affects both compliance and data quality. Here's how to do it right.
Compliance·8 min read
LFHW Compliance: A Complete Guide for UK Hospitality
The Landfill Diversion from Hospitality and Food Service (LFHW) framework is shaping UK food waste policy. Here's what you need to know.
Industry Insights·7 min read
Sustainability in Luxury Hotels: Food Waste Edition
Luxury guests increasingly expect sustainability without compromise. Here's how premium properties balance waste reduction with exceptional service.
Best Practices·7 min read
Using Menu Engineering to Reduce Food Waste
Your menu design directly impacts waste. Here's how to optimise for both profit and sustainability.
Industry Insights·8 min read
Managing Food Waste Across Multiple Sites
Contract caterers and multi-site operators face unique challenges in standardising waste management. Here's how to scale effectively.
Sustainability·9 min read
Achieving Net Zero in Hospitality: The Role of Food Waste
Net zero commitments are becoming standard in hospitality. Here's why food waste is central to achieving them.
Industry Insights·8 min read
NHS Food Waste Reduction: Best Practices
NHS trusts face unique food waste challenges—patient meal waste, tight budgets, and complex logistics. Here's what works.
ROI & Business Case·7 min read
What's the Payback Period for Food Waste Monitoring?
How long until a waste monitoring system pays for itself? We break down the maths for different operation sizes.
Food Waste Basics·5 min read
Plate Waste vs Prep Waste: Where Should You Focus First?
Understanding the difference helps you prioritise your waste reduction efforts.
Compliance·7 min read
How to Prepare for Upcoming Food Waste Legislation
Food waste regulations are tightening globally. Here's how to get ahead of requirements rather than scrambling to comply.
Industry Insights·7 min read
Food Waste Management for Quick Service Restaurants
QSR operations have unique waste dynamics—speed, standardisation, and volume create specific challenges and opportunities.
Technology·6 min read
The Benefits of Real-Time Food Waste Monitoring
Real-time visibility transforms waste management from reactive to proactive. Here's what that means in practice.
ROI & Business Case·8 min read
How to Reduce Food Costs Without Cutting Quality
Quality cuts are the wrong response to cost pressure. Here's how to bring food costs down while maintaining or improving what you serve.
Best Practices·7 min read
7 Proven Ways to Reduce Prep Waste in Your Commercial Kitchen
Prep waste accounts for 45% of all food waste. These strategies can cut it by half.
Best Practices·8 min read
How to Reduce Plate Waste in Restaurants
Plate waste—food returned uneaten—signals portion, menu, or quality issues. Here's how to reduce it.
Best Practices·7 min read
Restaurant Portion Control: Balancing Waste and Satisfaction
Portion control isn't about giving customers less—it's about giving them exactly the right amount. Here's how to get it right.
Industry Insights·7 min read
Reducing School Meal Waste: A Practical Guide
Schools waste 20-40% of food served. Here's how to reduce waste while maintaining nutrition and student satisfaction.
Sustainability·7 min read
Understanding Scope 3 Emissions: Why Food Waste Matters for ESG
Food waste is often the largest controllable source of Scope 3 emissions in hospitality.
Industry Guides·8 min read
Managing Food Waste in Stadium and Event Catering
High-volume, unpredictable demand makes events challenging. These strategies help.
Sustainability·8 min read
10 Sustainable Kitchen Practices Beyond Food Waste
Food waste is critical, but it's not the only sustainability lever in your kitchen. Here are other practices that make a difference.
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