How to Combat the Problem Of Food Waste

Every day, more than 23 billion pounds of food is thrown away across the world. What this means is that roughly half a pound of food is wasted per meal. There are many contributors to this problem, including individual consumers, the hospitality industry, and the supply chain. And while the cost of food waste for the environment and many societies is grave, the cost for restaurants and businesses in the food industry doesn’t come cheap, either.

Let’s discuss exactly what happens to food waste and how restaurants can help minimize this problem.