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Why Those Uneaten Fries and Side of Potatoes Are Bloating U.S. Food Waste

After sorting through half-eaten omelettes and lettuce slivers, professors Gina Gina of the Earth Commons and Laura Ferry from Business for Impact's Portion Balance Coalition,…

March 4, 2026

Research and Insights

Is Plate Waste Eating Profit Margins? Research Insights into Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

At a time when rising food costs, shifting consumer appetites, and mounting sustainability pressures are converging on the restaurant industry, research reveals that one of the…

March 2, 2026