(TAN): Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is taking steps to cut its food waste footprint and has partnered with Winnow Solutions, an AI-based food waste management company, for this purpose, the hotel group said.
Through this partnership, the resort has achieved a more sustainable kitchen in less than a year, lowering food waste by 50%.
“Using local products and focusing on Mesoamerican ingredients, our culinary team was inspired to create innovative menus. These efforts, along with Winnow, have heightened awareness of food waste management,” said Executive Chef Emiliano Rabia.
In eight months, the resort implemented Winnow Solutions in two of its five kitchens, leading to a reduction in food waste and reducing cost by nearly USD 50,000. One of the three systems was placed in the staff canteen, giving employees access and visibility into food waste management.
Globally, Four Seasons is committed to cutting food waste by at least half by 2030 against the 2019 baseline.
Peter Zampaglione, director of culinary operations, Americas for Four Seasons, said: “We are tirelessly working towards reducing food waste and achieving these ambitious targets by empowering our food and beverage leaders, establishing food donation partnerships and collaborating with food waste reduction solutions.”
