Are you overseeing a busy catering facility and struggling with food waste? You may know Axil for our innovative approach to minimalising waste and maximising resources.
Today, we are focusing on tackling the catering waste challenge head on; specifically focusing on how using Artificial Intelligence (AI) could lower food procurement costs and ensure waste prevention.
Our partner solutions could not only optimise production, cut waste disposal costs, and reduce carbon emissions from procurement to plate, but also significantly reduce food waste. It’s a win-win!
Catering Waste: A Growing Challenge
It’s not just about managing waste after it’s produced – it’s about preventing it from being created in the first place. This is a game-changer for large organisations with extensive catering operations.
The Impact of Food Waste
Food waste is a major economic and environmental concern. Shockingly, one-third of all food produced never makes it to a plate and food waste contributes to an estimated 10% of all Greenhouse gases! This eye watering fact highlights the urgent need for change in how we manage food waste. Throwing it away may seem like the only option, but there’s a better way.
Addressing the Challenge with AI-powered Solutions
This isn’t just about saving scraps; it’s about saving significant sums that traditional methods can’t touch. Our partner AI solutions go beyond just tracking waste volumes. In the right organisation, this new technology could be used to pinpoint exactly where the waste is coming from (prep or plate waste) and what exactly is being wasted, helping you retrain staff or reengineer processes and menus. It’s not just about managing waste after it’s produced—it’s about preventing it from being created in the first place. This is a game-changer for large organisations with extensive catering operations.
Maximising ROI with Intelligent Analysis
We start with a thorough review of your food purchasing and waste patterns, identifying your expected return on investment. Intelligent analysis delves deep into your waste streams, pinpointing not just what’s being wasted, but why and how much it’s costing you.
It’s a compelling case. Working together, we’ll uncover opportunities for efficiency gains that were previously overlooked. With a proven track record of up to 8 times ROI, the main gains are in food procurement savings, which far exceed the avoided waste disposal costs. The benefits are tangible. By addressing overproduction and spoilage while maximising yields, we can transform your kitchen and make every plate count.
Ensure Food Waste Compliance
But, why should you care? Because the regulatory landscape is changing… Fast.
Navigating New Waste Regulations
New waste recycling legislation in Wales, effective from April 6, 2024, requires businesses to separate food and other materials for collection and recycling. In England, the “Simpler Recycling” reforms mandate all businesses to separate food waste for recycling by March 2025. These reforms aim to standardise waste collection across regions and introduce targets for less commonly recycled materials like flexible plastics. Scotland has seen significant increases in food recycling rates since mandatory collections started in 2016, highlighting the positive impact of these regulations.
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Data-Driven Insights and Charity Partnerships
We can offer tailored solutions for every on-site kitchen, big or small, reducing resources goes to waste. Whether basic tools or sophisticated AI-integrated systems, we’ve got you covered. But it’s not just about hardware – it’s about data and insights.
With surplus food, Axil can also help you find nearby charities that need it, making donation easy and reducing waste. By supporting surplus food redistribution through our partner networks, we ensure food reaches those in need, avoiding disposal costs, carbon emissions and wastage.
Beyond Waste Reduction: Redefining Catering with AI
So, what can AI really do for you? AI solutions can be designed to optimise production, minimise catering waste and emissions, and boost profitability. It’s not just about reducing waste; it’s about redefining your entire approach to catering and food waste.
Are you interested in revolutionising your food waste? Get in touch with one of our waste experts to find out how we could assist you with the latest AI-driven innovations and operations.