Waste Solutions
Reduce Food Loss and Waste, Improve Recycling Programs, and Move Toward Zero Waste with a Practical, Structured Approach Designed For Fresh Produce Operations.
Across the fresh produce industry, waste occurs at every stage of production, from on-farm operations to packing sheds and processing facilities. This includes food loss and waste, packaging waste, and operational inefficiencies that impact both cost and performance.
In many cases, waste is already happening across operations, but it is not always measured, understood, or consistently managed. As expectations increase, companies are being asked to better understand and reduce waste while maintaining efficiency.
For growers, packers, and processors, the challenge is not just reducing waste, it’s understanding where waste is happening, why it is occurring, and how to take practical steps to improve operations.
Measure to Improve helps organizations identify waste hotspots, organize data, and implement practical solutions across food loss and waste, recycling, and zero waste initiatives designed to reflect how produce operations actually work.
Our approach focuses on improving efficiency, reducing unnecessary costs, and capturing more value from existing operations grounded in a clear business case that supports better decision-making over time.
Who This Is For
This solution is designed for fresh produce organizations that:
Want to reduce food loss and waste across their operations
Want to improve recycling programs and waste diversion efforts
Are exploring zero waste or landfill diversion goals
Need to better understand where waste is occurring and what is driving it
Why It Matters
Food loss and waste occur across on-farm production, packing, and processing, impacting both operational efficiency and profitability.
There is increasing focus across the industry on reducing food loss and waste, improving recycling, and preventing waste before it occurs. National efforts are driving this forward, with goals to significantly reduce food loss and waste and increase recycling across the food system.
At the same time, there are real opportunities to recover value through improved operations, better data, recycling programs, and new pathways for surplus or out-of-spec product.
Without a structured approach, waste reduction efforts can be inconsistent and difficult to sustain.
Taking a practical approach helps organizations reduce waste, improve efficiency, and capture more value across their operations.
Why Work with Measure to Improve
We’re not just consultants. We operate like your in-house sustainability department, providing strategy expertise, data strategy, communication support, and ongoing coaching every step of the way.
We make starting with sustainability approachable by:
Offering trusted expertise and personalized support
Simplifying and structuring the discovery and planning process
Identifying clear, actionable priorities
Providing executive summaries to align internal stakeholders
Offering a flexible and scalable approach tailored to your needs
Helping you build a foundation that can grow with your business
You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’re your sustainability partner every step of the way.
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Let’s Get Started
Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing efforts, our Solutions help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Ready to take the next step? Contact Measure to Improve to learn how we can support your sustainability efforts and help you prepare for what’s ahead.