The Modern Dispatch

Food Waste

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Overhead view of a restaurant kitchen's waste bins overflowing with unsold food, symbolizing the significant issue of food waste in the culinary industry.
Food & Drink

Food Waste in Restaurants: Scale, Costs, and Sustainability Barriers

In 2024, U.S. restaurants and foodservice businesses generated 12.5 million tons of surplus food, yet less than 1% was ever donated. This staggering waste represents billions of potential meals divert

Camila Roque·July 1, 2026
A collection of cutting-edge kitchen gadgets neatly arranged on a countertop, ready for efficient meal preparation.
Food & Drink

Top 7 Innovative Kitchen Gadgets for Meal Prep in 2026

Each day, Americans discard an average of 1.

Camila Roque·June 16, 2026
Hands selecting fresh tomatoes at a vibrant farmer's market, symbolizing conscious consumer choices in sustainable food sourcing.
Food & Drink

What are principles of sustainable food sourcing for consumers?

A staggering 931 million tons of food is wasted globally each year, a volume that could easily nourish the 735 million people who faced chronic hunger in 2022, according to the United Nations .

Camila Roque·June 8, 2026