Outdated technology leads to 117 tonnes food waste

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Outdated technology leads to 117 tonnes food waste

The food supply chain faces a growing waste crisis. A new study reveals that outdated warehouse technology is driving avoidable waste, posing financial and reputational risks for food and beverage supply chains. Businesses are losing significant revenue due to internal operational issues, necessitating immediate technological upgrades.

Balloon One, a technology partner specialising in optimising global supply chains, has unveiled research highlighting a critical waste issue within the UK food and beverage (F&B) sector. The study, titled “Out of Date,” indicates that outdated warehouse technology is a primary contributor to the growing crisis of avoidable food waste, creating substantial financial, reputational, and operational risks.

The report reveals that UK F&B supply chains incur losses averaging £156,599 annually per business due to preventable waste. Approximately 12% of fresh or perishable stock is lost each year, with 7% directly attributed to internal issues such as over-ordering, poor stock rotation, and handling errors.

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