Food waste management for measurable results
Others give you data. We get you results. There are many food waste management solutions that track your waste. But only Leanpath’s proprietary Track, Discover, Drive system can turn your data into the action that galvanizes your organization and achieves your financial and sustainability goals.
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Discover
Actionable Insights
Get a bird’s eye view of your organization’s food waste.
- See what you’re wasting and why, unlocking key opportunities to increase operational efficiency
- AI-enhanced reporting delivered in real time through our powerful food waste management software
- Single-site, multi-site, regional and global reporting capabilities to ensure compliance at every level
Drive Results
We go beyond tracking and reporting with our exclusive suite of behavior change tools to focus and drive teams towards sustainable food waste management practices.
- AI-enabled Goals deliver customized recommendations
for food waste prevention - AI-driven daily action items, food waste summaries and
team engagement tools - Phone alerts deliver notifications of high-value waste
issues, powered by our food waste management technology
We’re with you every step of the way.
We stay committed to your team’s success, long after installation and roll-out. We deliver:
- On-site and virtual training to educate your teams
- Self-paced educational resources for continued learning
- Chef-led food waste prevention consulting to deliver best practices customized to your kitchen
Optimized for multi-site and global operations.
Leanpath has more global deployments than any other food waste management solution provider and deep technical and culinary expertise to drive success across large programs.
- Tracking solutions to fit kitchens of all sizes
- Over 40 languages supported
- Multi-site reporting and analytics that allow managers to see across their full portfolio and direct action
Integrated with top menu
management systems
Featured Integrations
Here’s how we’ll work with you to build a custom food waste management solution that meets the unique needs of your organization.
We gain a deep understanding of your operation and goals.
Our consultative sales process ensures we understand your needs, scale and budget and deliver a food waste management solution package that allows you to meet your financial and sustainability goals. That understanding of your operation and needs only grows as you become a client and are guided by our culinary-led customer success team.
We identify the best food waste measurement approaches.
Based on your food spend and number of sites–from one to thousands–Leanpath will customize an array of Trackers that match your production levels kitchen by kitchen to capture your full excess food stream, including plate waste and donations.
We build a package of reporting and prevention tools that match your goals.
From standard food waste reporting to full integration and behavior change tools, we have an array of food waste management solutions that match your needs, including enterprise reporting that allows for multi-site program management.
We design a training and coaching program that ensures your success.
We offer a suite of training options–from self-paced, virtual programs to on-site, culinary-led sessions–and ongoing food waste reduction coaching programs. You choose what level of support you need from our team of food waste experts.
Food waste management FAQs
Food waste management means preventing waste from occurring in the first place, finding alternative uses for surplus food, and responsibly disposing of unavoidable waste. It’s a critical focus due to the significant financial losses from wasted ingredients, the ethical implications of discarding food while others face hunger, and the substantial environmental impact of food decomposing in landfills, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Leanpath provides a powerful solution within this framework by offering technology and tools to accurately track and analyze kitchen waste, plate waste, donations and more. This data-driven approach empowers kitchen teams to understand their waste patterns, implement targeted prevention strategies, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable and efficient operation. By making waste visible and measurable, Leanpath transforms it from a problem into an opportunity for positive change.
Leanpath is leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence to enhance our food waste management technology in several key ways. Our AI-powered solutions can automatically identify and categorize different types of food waste, streamlining the tracking process and improving data accuracy. This advanced analysis provides deeper insights into waste patterns, enabling more precise recommendations for prevention. Furthermore, AI analyzes a kitchens food waste patterns and offers specific operational adjustments to prevent that waste from reoccurring, simplifying the job of chefs and managers.. By integrating AI into our food waste management system, we empower kitchens with smarter, more efficient tools to minimize waste and maximize savings.
Leanpath can be deployed in a matter of weeks, with support and training throughout the process. Once your Leanpath equipment is onsite, a “baseline” period will begin, when food waste is tracked, but no operational adjustments are made. This data will be used to measure your future food waste reduction success.
By implementing Leanpath’s food waste management solutions, our users typically experience significant improvements. You can anticipate a substantial reduction in food waste–50 percent or greater– leading to a decrease in food purchase costs in the range of 2-8 percent. Additionally, your facility will reduce its greenhouse gas footprint, contributing to your sustainability goals. Staff efficiency also increases as unnecessary prep work for wasted food is eliminated. This understanding of the financial and environmental impact fosters a mission-driven work environment, boosting staff engagement and overall team performance.
Leanpath provides adaptable, subscription-based access to our comprehensive food waste management system, which may include hardware rental options. The specific investment is tailored to meet the unique needs, scale and budget of your operation. We offer a range of pricing structures based on these variables, and typically deliver a 2-7X ROI. To understand the specific cost for your organization and explore the potential return on investment through reduced waste, we encourage you to connect with our expert team for a personalized consultation.