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Compass Group Canada

Winnow food-waste measurement at Milton Cook Chill

Compass Group Canada reported 18% less food waste at Milton Cook Chill after introducing Winnow

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Problem

Compass Group Canada needed to identify where its kitchens generated the most food waste.

Approach

The company began working with Winnow in 2021. Its AI tool measured food waste and supplied reports that helped teams identify areas for reduction. Compass reported savings and lower waste at its Milton Cook Chill facility during the first 6 months.

Results

18%food-waste reduction at Milton Cook Chill in the first 6 months, per Compass Group CanadaCompany's own claim[1]
more than $32,000savings at Milton Cook Chill in the first 6 months, per Compass Group CanadaCompany's own claim[1]

Takeaway

The reported results covered 1 facility and an initial 6-month period.

Categories

Business function
Production and quality
Innovation type
Process innovation
Evidence
Company's own claim

Sources

Source summaries

[1]Compass Group Canada28 Apr 2023

Compass described using Winnow to measure kitchen waste from 2021. It reported an 18% waste reduction and more than $32,000 in savings at Milton Cook Chill during the first 6 months.

Full details are in the original sources.

Added 1 Nov 2026 · Updated 1 Nov 2026
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