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How Winnow Works

Throw & Go® Technology

  • AI recognizes food items as they’re discarded, automatically logging waste without scanning.
  • Eliminates manual data entry so kitchen teams don’t change how they work.
  • Produces accurate, actionable waste data instantly.
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VisionAI

AI-driven waste tracking solution for most kitchens.

  • Automatic recognition: No manual input; the system “sees” waste.
  • High accuracy: Recognizes hundreds of food types.
  • Cost control: Helps cut food purchasing costs by ~3-8%.
  • Scalability: Ideal for multi-site operations.

Best for: Medium to large kitchens that want hands-off tracking.

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VisionAI+

Enhanced version of VisionAI with specialist support.

  • Custom menu setup: Tailored to your kitchen’s unique dishes.
  • Extended warranties & lifetime support
  • Expert analysis: Dedicated data specialist guidance to accelerate impact.

Best for: High-volume or complex kitchens with bespoke menus.

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VisionControl

Image-led waste capture system.

  • Built-in cameras show what’s being thrown away.
  • Granular data: Better visibility into exactly what and how much is wasted.
  • Behaviour change: Helps teams see waste visually and reduce it. 

Best for: Kitchens focused on team engagement & behavioural change.

VisionPW

VisionPW

Post-consumer waste tracking (with motion sensors).

  • Plate waste analysis: Measure what diners leave behind.
  • Precision tracking: Useful for dining environments focused on sustainability.

Best for: Cafeterias, buffet operations, or sustainability-driven dining.

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Winnow Track

Tablet-based tracking without a connected scale.

  • Simple setup: Quick installation in smaller kitchens.
  • Basic waste capture: Good starting option for basic measurement.
  • Cost-effective: Lower entry point into tracking software.

Best for: Smaller kitchens and pilot locations.

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Analytics & Reporting

Winnow Analytics Platform (Hub & App)

  • Daily & weekly reports on waste trends. 
  • Custom dashboards: Filter by site, brand, or region. 
  • Action planning tools use historical data to suggest reductions.
  • Enterprise reporting: Great for multi-site operations.
  • Winnow is a very powerful tool. It can give you a lot of insights and data that you can use. Winnow is helping me make better decisions regarding inventories, portion size, and menu planning.
    Ilias Doulamis
    Culinary Director & Regional Chef for Arabian Peninsula, Conrad Dubai
  • What I find most useful is at the end of the week, I get the Winnow dashboard and see my weekly wastage ... I can look at the ups and downs of what exactly is being thrown away.
    Danielle Gilis
    Head Chef, Restaurant Associates
  • We’ve seen a great financial benefit. From January to November last year, we saved over $300,000 (HKD) in waste value, which shows just how impactful this system can be.
    Simon Guthridge
    Executive Sous Chef Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
  • Around the world, much of what is prepared in a kitchen ends up in the trash. We have a very high percentage of the world's population that suffers from hunger. As people, as professionals, we have the duty to avoid this waste
    Oskar Valle
    Executive Sous Chef, Nickelodeon Punta Cana
  • By providing accurate data on waste, it has allowed us to visualize the real impact of our actions and make more informed decisions.
    David Izquierdo Jover
    Executive Chef, The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama

Which solution is right for my kitchen?

Different kitchens have different requirements when it comes to measuring waste. Our range of food waste solutions helps you track and reduce waste across brands, sectors and geographies.

Kitchen size

Recommended VisionControl

Image led system with in-built camera and connected scale. 100 days customer onboarding support and access to monthly online skill sessions.

Recommended VisionAIplus

Everything in VisionAI plus unlimited success support, menu customisation, and validation of top transactions by our data specialists. 

winnow-track Recommended

Tablet-only solution providing a simple and affordable way to track food in smaller kitchen environments.

Optional Add-on

Visionpw Recommended
Motion sensor camera with connected scale that automatically records food waste from plates (weight and images). 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find any answer for your question?
Ask our team at info@winnowsolutions.com

We already track food waste. What will Winnow show us that we don’t know?

Most manual tracking lacks accuracy, consistency, and daily visibility.


Winnow uses AI-powered, touchless food waste recording to capture all waste automatically, revealing repeat patterns and root causes that manual logs and spreadsheets consistently miss.

Will this slow down my kitchen team or disrupt service?

No. Winnow is designed to remove work, not add it.


Food is thrown away as usual while Winnow captures the data automatically, eliminating manual weighing, writing, scanning, or category selection.

How do I know savings will show up in my P&L?

Reducing food waste reduces purchasing and production volumes.


Kitchens using Winnow typically see 2–8% food cost reduction, which is reflected through lower buying and improved margin control over time.

Is this only worth it for large or complex kitchens?

No. Winnow is used across kitchens of all sizes and formats.


From single-site hotels to large resorts, universities, contract catering, casinos, and cruise ships, Winnow adapts to different volumes, menus, and operational complexity.

Is Winnow just measurement, or does it actually prevent waste?

Winnow is a food waste prevention system, not just a tracking tool.


By turning waste data into daily operational decisions, Winnow helps kitchens prevent the same waste from occurring again.

Has this been proven at scale?

Yes. Winnow is used in over 3,000 commercial kitchens globally.


Organisations using Winnow typically reduce food costs by 2–8%, and IKEA has saved more than $37 million using Winnow’s food waste prevention technology.

Speak to a food waste expert today

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