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 The study, titled “Out of Date,” indicates that outdated warehouse technology is a primary contributor to the growing crisis of avoidable food waste, creating substantial financial, reputational, and operational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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