date:Dec 20, 2012
e achieved zero waste classification whereby 95% of their waste is diverted from landfill. Foodservice operators like the Bon Apptit Management Company and Sodexo have also introduced programs to reduce waste.
A major challenge however is changing consumer behavior, especially since about 44% of food waste comes from households. The role of food companies and retailers to encourage responsible consumption will be discussed at the Sustainable Foods Summit. Such methods include educating consume