The use of technology can help reduce food waste – a crucial challenge for India’s foodservice industry, and can also promote sustainable practices, a report said on Friday.
Food waste can erode restaurants’ profits and also increase environmental concerns, while millions of people around the world suffer from malnutrition and malnutrition. Parthasaradhi Reddy Bokkala, Lead Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a data and analytics company, noted that challenges in accurately predicting customer demand lead to restaurants preparing excess food and ultimately causing waste. “Small and medium-sized restaurants often have limited resources and experience, making it difficult for them to negotiate better prices with suppliers or find quality services that can help reduce waste,” Bokkala said.
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The report suggested the need to leverage technology to tackle the problem of food waste. The adoption of technology will help streamline operations by helping plan purchases and reduce wastage, the company said. The report cited Zomato’s new initiative “Food Rescue”, which will help restaurants tackle the challenge of food waste to some extent. Another feature that can help reduce food waste, the report said, is the new order scheduling feature on both Swiggy and Zomato.
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This feature allows customers to order food in advance and receive it on time. Meanwhile, it will help restaurants better plan their kitchens and avoid waste. Reddy noted that while large restaurant chains have access to technology solutions to streamline their operations, small businesses cannot do so due to financial constraints. “However, the proactive approach of the online food delivery platforms will help small businesses overcome the financial challenges of investing in technology,” Reddy said, noting that while these “tech innovations are still in their infancy, they have significant potential to transform waste management at food service companies. “.
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