Japanese companies go high-tech in the battle against food waste

Disposal of food waste is the biggest cost for Lawson’s franchise owners after labour costs.

Suntory aims to reduce the return of goods by 30-50% and cut the cost of food waste and develop a common standard system that can be shared by other food makers and shipping firms.Japan’s notoriously fussy shoppers are showing signs of getting on board, especially as the coronavirus pandemic hits incomes.

Kuradashi has a network of 800 companies, including Meiji Holdings Co, Kagome Co and Lotte Foods Co, who sell it a total 50,000 items including packs of instant curry, smoothies and high-quality nori. NEC has deployed the technology to some major retailers and food makers, helping them reduce costs by 15%-75%.

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