Compass Group Adds Food Waste Reduction Technology

Compass Group North America has announced a partnership with a waste prevention technology company. Beginning in 2027, Compass will launch a system that reduces the physical volume of food waste on-site by up to 80%, lowering hauling frequency and operational costs. The system turns food scraps into a reusable, nutrient-rich output that supports circular solutions such as composting and animal feed.

The system also combines real-time image recognition with operational data to give employees visibility into what is being wasted, when and why. Compass says in a release that with these insights, teams can adjust purchasing, prep and production in real time to prevent waste before it occurs.

Reducing food waste is an ongoing effort at Compass. In 2025, its North America kitchens reduced their total food waste by 11% year over year. “We’ve proven that reducing food waste is not only possible at scale—it’s practical, repeatable and essential,” says Palmer Brown, CEO, Compass Group North America. “Our focus now is on accelerating that impact through technology, data and daily behavior change in every kitchen we operate.”