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Measuring food waste increases awareness among kitchen staff and leads to behavior change that effectively reduces food waste in the food service sector. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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The aim is to identify measures that effectively reduce food waste in the food service sector.

March 1, 2026

Efficient reduction of food waste in the food service sector

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The aim is to identify measures that effectively reduce food waste in the food service sector.
Conducted a thorough sustainability evaluation considering economic, environmental, and social factors.
Developed recommendations for self-service buffet and food-serving counter setups.
Advocated for monitoring food waste and encouraging staff involvement.
Increased awareness of food waste among kitchen staff leads to better behavior.
Effective measures can lead to significant reductions in food waste.
Optimizing guest areas contributes to minimizing food waste.

Abstract

• Measuring food waste increases awareness of the problem among kitchen staff und leads to a change in behaviour. • A thorough sustainability evaluation (economic, environmental, social) is necessary to identify measures that are both effective and efficient in reducing food waste. • Three recommendations for courses of action for companies with self-service buffet and/or food-serving counter could be set up: monitor food waste, encourage service and kitchen staff, optimise guest areas.

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Efficient reduction of food waste in the food service sector

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