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How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: 18 Proven Strategies for 2026

Every night, restaurant kitchens across America throw away enough edible food to feed entire neighborhoods. Overflowing bins, expired inventory, and plates scraped clean into the garbage represent more than wasted food—they represent wasted money, labor, and opportunity.


How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: 18 Proven Strategies for 2026