Today, Monday September 29th, marks the UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW). This day reminds us of a simple yet crucial truth: reducing food waste is one of the most effective ways to make our food systems more sustainable.
Globally, approximately one-third of all food produced ends up as waste. This represents not only lost meals, but also wasted energy, resources, and labour throughout the entire food chain. The impact is visible in both climate emissions and economic losses.
Opportunity in food service
For the food service industry, both the challenge and opportunity are clear: every step toward reducing waste matters. Whether it’s implementing systematic waste tracking, optimizing production, or engaging staff, small actions grow into significant impact.
The 2025 theme “Scale up and strengthen partnerships for action” emphasizes that no single actor can solve this problem alone. Collaboration across the entire food chain is essential. By sharing knowledge, tools, and best practices, we can accelerate progress toward the UN goal of halving food waste by 2030.
Digital solutions for waste management
SmartKitchen’s digital solutions make food waste visible and manageable in the food service sector. Alongside waste tracking, we also provide digital HACCP self-monitoring, which ensures food safety while preventing unnecessary food waste.
Together, these solutions help restaurants, hotels, and other food service operators reduce waste, save costs, and build a more sustainable future.
The solutions are in our hands
Today’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste reminds us that solutions are within our reach. Change begins with awareness and action. Let’s continue this work – not just today, but every day moving forward.
