While research has shown that 27% of consumers think the Government is responsible for ensuring food and drink eaten out of home is sustainable, 32% believe this responsibility lies with the venue and 16% with suppliers emphasising the need for collaboration across the supply chain to improve foodservice.
During Bidfood’s event titled ‘What’s Cooking at Bidfood?’, the wholesaler revealed its plans to equip customers with the right tools and insights to make informed decisions around their carbon footprint as well as the progress it has made working with climate intelligence company CarbonCloud.
The event also emphasised the need to address issues of food waste and water usage within foodservice. Bidfood’s development chefs and sustainability team announced the launch of a new food waste recipe book, ‘Waste not, saves lots’, with 15 recipes and expert guidance to help customers cut costs and utilise food waste.
In partnership with software developers CSD, Bidfood has created a host of bespoke software systems and a tracking tool to reduce stock waste, increase warehouse efficiency and fulfil more customer orders. Bidfood has also improved its customer delivery notifications with ‘Smart Alerts’.
Tim Adams, sales and marketing director at Bidfood, said: “As the foodservice industry navigates mounting pressures from sustainability demands to operational challenges, we believe the future lies in smarter, more collaborative solutions.
“Through initiatives like our carbon labelling project with CarbonCloud, cutting-edge warehouse tech with CSD, and our brand-new food waste recipe book, we’re empowering our customers to drive meaningful change, reduce waste, cut costs and build further resilience. Together, we can shape a more efficient future for foodservice and be a positive force for change.”