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## Food Waste Intelligence

## [Addressing food waste tops 2023 foodservice trend lists: this is the year for action!](https://blog.leanpath.com/addressing-food-waste-tops-2023-foodservice-trend-lists-this-is-the-year-for-action)

Posted By [Sam Smith](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/sam-smith-1) on Jan 09, 2023

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Transitioning into the new year, reducing food waste remains a trending foodservice activity because it addresses so many other trending topics: Food waste prevention cuts costs as inflation continues to wear on thin margins. Food waste prevention is the #1 most actionable thing the foodservice industry can do to address climate change as concerns over sustainability continue to rise. And stopping food waste from being generated leaves valuable resources in the food system as food insecurity continues to increase around the world. Che...

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## [The University of Wisconsin-Madison launches  Leanpath through its Green Fund program](https://blog.leanpath.com/the-university-of-wisconsin-madison-launches-leanpath-through-its-green-fund-program)

Posted By [Leanpath](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/leanpath) on Dec 13, 2022

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison has partnered with Leanpath in a new effort to reduce campus food waste from Rheta's Market by 50 percent.

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## [Pledging action at COP27](https://blog.leanpath.com/pledging-action-at-cop27)

Posted By [Sam Smith](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/sam-smith-1) on Nov 04, 2022

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Leaders from all over the world are gathering in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, at COP27, the biggest climate event of the year. This event has critical implications for the pace and scale of necessary climate change efforts. For the first time, food is central on the COP27 agenda, and Leanpath's VP of Sustainability & Public Affairs Steven Finn is attending and taking part in panel discussions on the topic. A new international food waste pledge, the 123 Pledge, will also be announced at COP27. Leanpath has already signed on, committing to w...

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[Food Waste Strategies](https://blog.leanpath.com/topic/food-waste-strategies)

## [Sodexo North America has saved over 9 million meals from going to waste with Leanpath](https://blog.leanpath.com/sodexo-has-saved-over-9-million-meals-with-leanpath)

Posted By [Leanpath](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/leanpath) on Nov 03, 2022

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Since partnering with Leanpath in 2008, Sodexo has saved 9,716,393 meals from going to waste in North America. Sodexo's branded food waste reduction program, WasteWatch powered by Leanpath, allows Sodexo teams to easily capture food waste data—whether food waste is generated in the kitchen or discarded by consumers—and take action to drive cultural and behavioral change to prevent that waste from reoccurring.

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## [Up your food storage game: reduce waste and deal with supply chain disruptions](https://blog.leanpath.com/up-your-food-storage-game-reduce-waste-and-deal-with-supply-chain-disruptions)

Posted By [Robb White, CEC CCA AAC; Executive Chef & Food Waste Prevention Catalyst](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/robb-white-cec-cca-aac-executive-chef-food-waste-prevention-catalyst) on Nov 03, 2022

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With supply chain disruptions making it more difficult to get the food you need, when you need it, it's more important than ever that you're extending the shelf life of all your inventory. This is also a prime food waste reduction strategy. Getting the longest life out of the food you purchase is always a concern in a food operation. It is essential to make sure that foods are stored properly to extend shelf life and avoid unnecessary waste and cut back on frequent orders and deliveries.

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