Food Waste Intelligence

Food waste is a challenge that impacts every facet of the foodservice industry, from financial viability to environmental responsibility. For Sodexo, managing the extensive foodservice operation at a large B&I client facility in the UK, tackling food waste became a top priority. Through a strategic partnership with Leanpath, they've not only significantly reduced their waste but also cultivated a culture of prevention among their staff.

Kathy Cacciola, Google's Global Sustainability Lead - Food Program, recently participated in a panel discussion at the ReFed Food Waste Summit titled "Subtle but Successful: Hidden Solutions to Food Waste." As a Leanpath client, Google has made significant strides in food waste reduction, driven by a public goal of reducing food waste by 50% per Googler by the end of 2025 and achieving zero food waste to landfill. Here are the takeaways from this ReFed discussion.

Haz clic aquí para leer este artículo en español. Spain has officially stepped up its fight against food waste with the recent passing of the Law on the Prevention of Food Loss and Waste. This landmark legislation signifies a growing global recognition of the environmental, economic, and social imperative to tackle the staggering amounts of edible food that end up in the bin. For foodservice companies operating in Spain, this new law brings significant implications – and opportunities.

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.

The United States Tour Operators Association has awarded Uniworld Boutique River Cruise’s Sustainability Officer Julie Higgins its Future Lights Award for contributions to sustainability in the tourism industry. The organization highlighted Higgins’s “industry-leading efforts to reduce food waste” with Leanpath as her key achievement this year. As the association explained: