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Why tackle food waste?

You avoid unnecessary costs: the cost of the food, the time and energy spent on preparation.
You reduce your ecological footprint: fewer greenhouse gases, land use, resources, energy and water consumption.
You ensure that more high-quality food is available for everyone.

That is why FoodWIN assists hotels in tackling food waste.

Step-by-step plan

We immerse ourselves in your organisation, identify every source of food waste, draw up an action plan together and put it into practice.

The four steps:
1. Baseline measurement
Everything starts with a baseline measurement, because the numbers tell the tale. We uncover how much food is lost and where, we highlight the biggest bottlenecks and estimate potential savings.
2. Strategy
We then draw up an action plan together. Through active input from all stakeholders, we develop a strategy tailored to your organisation.
3. Action
Now it's up to you: you and your team will work on the action plan and test possible solutions.
4. Impact measurement
How much food have you saved, how much money have you saved, and how much CO2 emissions have you reduced? We celebrate the results and look forward to future actions.

Workshops

We can provide a workshop on one or more topics, handing your team concrete tools to get started on their own.

Possible topics:
Sustainable procurement strategies
Tackle waste at the source and discover how to make your procurement strategy more sustainable.
Smart buffet
‍Learn the art of smart buffet management and ensure a sustainable, attractive and waste-free buffet.
Portion perfection
Become a master at portioning.
Waste-free guests
Learn how to inspire your guests to reduce food waste during their stay.
Measuring is knowing
Discover how you can easily measure your food waste so that you can take targeted action.
From waste to appreciation
‍Food waste is full of opportunities. Learn how to reuse, compost, and more.

Advice

Would you like to get some advice? Would you like to get to know us better or get in touch with potential partners? We are happy to sit down with you and discuss how we can help your organisation reduce food waste.

About FoodWIN

FoodWIN is a centre of expertise on food waste. We offer key players in the food chain the right tools and guidance to reduce food waste.

FoodWIN was founded in 2015 and has been committed to creating a world with less food waste ever since. Specifically, we have already provided hands-on guidance to some eighty commercial kitchens at companies and government agencies, hotels, restaurants and food companies. FoodWIN:

offers tailored guidance for commercial kitchens in hospitals, residential care centres, company restaurants, schools, retailers and catering establishments.
builds a strong network of actors committed to combating food waste.
forms the Flemish knowledge hub and point of contact for cities, municipalities, intermunicipal companies, retailers and other organisations.

FoodWIN is part of Rikolto, an international organisation that strives for healthy and sustainable food systems worldwide.