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## Food Waste Intelligence

## [Syracuse University: “Dynamic” education for food waste reduction](https://blog.leanpath.com/dynamic-education-for-food-waste-reduction)

Posted By [Leanpath](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/leanpath) on May 14, 2025

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One of Leanpath’s core themes throughout our history is that of engagement; we love to work with engaged foodservice teams who are committed to leading food waste prevention efforts across their platforms. And through our work in the educational sector, we are often fortunate to be able to support the work of motivated students who recognize the critical importance of the food waste challenge and seek to drive positive change.

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## [Tracking liquid food waste: a missed opportunity](https://blog.leanpath.com/tracking-liquid-food-waste)

Posted By [Steve Finn, VP of Sustainability & Public Affairs](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/steve-finn-vp-of-sustainability-public-affairs) on May 07, 2025

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Food waste history buffs will recall the launch of the Courtauld Commitment in 2005. Led by UK-based WRAP and funded by local governments, the initiative engaged food organizations in a voluntary commitment approach to reducing household food waste and food and packaging waste in the UK grocery sector. Recently, the Courtauld Commitment was renamed the UK Food and Drink Pact, and the inclusion of the word “Drink” sparked discussions with my colleagues on the subject of elevating the tracking of liquid food waste as part of standard fo...

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## [Through small changes with big impacts King Edward’s Trust cuts school food waste 40%](https://blog.leanpath.com/school-food-waste-reduction-king-edwards-trust)

Posted By [Sam Smith, Director of Marketing](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/sam-smith-director-of-marketing) on Apr 28, 2025

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The King Edward’s Trust is 10 secondary schools and 10,500 students in Birmingham, England, with foodservice operated by Alliance in Partnership (AIP)/Sodexo. Since 2023, the school kitchen teams have tracked and prevented food waste using Leanpath’s intelligent food waste management system and together have reduced their waste by 40 percent, with a reduction in the value of their food waste of 50 percent.

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## [Webinar review: Essential tools and tech to reduce food waste](https://blog.leanpath.com/essential-tools-to-reduce-food-waste)

Posted By [Leanpath](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/leanpath) on Apr 15, 2025

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Minimizing food waste is paramount for foodservice kitchens, impacting both the bottom line and sustainability efforts. In our recent Chefs' Roundtable webinar, our food waste prevention chefs, Robb White and Ben Murphy, explored the essential tools and techniques for building a low-waste kitchen. The discussion highlighted practical approaches to reduce food waste at every stage, from initial preparation to final service.

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## [Leanpath upgrades its AI-enabled tracking for smarter food waste measurement](https://blog.leanpath.com/leanpath-ai-enabled-food-waste-tracking)

Posted By [Leanpath](https://blog.leanpath.com/author/leanpath) on Apr 14, 2025

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In busy, high-volume foodservice kitchens seconds count, and efficiency is king. This reality has been a key driver of Leanpath’s innovation over the years, and we’re proud to announce a new milestone in that legacy of innovation. Our new upgrade to Leanpath’s AI-enabled tracking delivers faster, more accurate waste tracking from day one, without time-consuming AI-model training. Using a category-based AI model, it provides increased efficiency and accuracy with the flexibility of customizing the foods you track. Simply put, it is a b...

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