Food waste tracking analytics for commercial kitchens

Winnow Hub is food waste analytics software that helps commercial kitchens turn waste data into daily actions that cut food waste and food costs. The Winnow app and Winnow Hub support reporting and benchmarking across single sites and multi-site portfolios.

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How Winnow food waste analytics reduces food costs

Winnow is an AI-powered food waste prevention company that helps commercial kitchens cut food waste and food costs. Winnow’s analytics help teams see what is being wasted, where it happens, and what to change in prep and production to improve yield.

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Daily and weekly kitchen food waste reports

Winnow’s kitchen reports show the highest impact waste items, where they occur, and how they change over time so teams can take action in service and prep.

Daily reports highlight the highest cost waste items so chefs can fix problems the next day.
Weekly reports summarize waste trends and progress against reduction goals for site managers.
Multi-site reporting lets teams benchmark locations and identify top performers and lagging sites.

Winnow Hub enterprise food waste analytics

Winnow Hub provides enterprise visibility across a portfolio, so operators can monitor food waste, compare sites, and report progress consistently.

Use dashboards to view food waste by site, outlet, and time period.
Filter performance by brand, region, group, and individual site to find where action is needed.
rack progress against food waste reduction targets with consistent site-level reporting.

Action planning to reduce overproduction

Winnow action planning uses your historical waste patterns to recommend where to reduce overproduction and focus the next shift.

Uses historical waste data to identify recurring patterns by day and service.
Provides daily reduction tips that prioritise the highest impact waste items first.
Data-led action planning helps teams reduce avoidable waste so food purchasing can drop over time.

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Proven food waste reduction at global scale

Winnow is an AI-powered food waste prevention company that helps commercial kitchens cut food waste and food costs. Its technology is used at scale across global foodservice operations, delivering consistent, measurable results.

Winnow Hub available in 44+ languages
Used in 3,000+ commercial kitchens globally
Typical 2–8% food cost reduction
$37m+ saved by IKEA

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Integrate food waste data into enterprise reporting

Winnow enables enterprises to connect food waste data directly into their existing analytics and reporting systems. This allows teams to combine food waste insights with financial, operational, and sustainability data in one place.

Connect to your existing systems with ease via Winnow’s API
Augment your existing dashboards with Winnow waste data
Save time and avoid having to manually extract data via spreadsheet downloads
Single sign-on (SSO) provides enterprise clients with secure access and simpler onboarding.

Analytics available across Winnow food waste solutions

Track

Track is a tablet-based option for smaller kitchens that need simple food waste tracking and reporting.

VisionControl

VisionControl uses food waste photos to improve visibility, support coaching, and identify cost reduction opportunities.

VisionAI

VisionAI uses AI to identify food waste more automatically, reducing manual logging and improving data consistency in busy kitchens.

VisionAI+

VisionAI+ includes VisionAI plus additional specialist support for complex, high-volume operations that need faster adoption and sustained results.

Frequently Asked Questions about Winnow Analytics

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What analytics does Winnow provide for food waste tracking?

Winnow analytics turn automatically captured food waste data into daily, weekly, and enterprise-level insights. Kitchens can analyse waste by item, value, station, service, reason, and site, helping teams reduce overproduction, improve yield, and cut food costs.

How is Winnow analytics different from standard food waste reporting?

Unlike manual or spreadsheet-based reporting, Winnow analytics are built on AI-powered, touchless waste recording. This delivers consistent, accurate data that is updated daily and translated into clear priorities, helping kitchen teams change behaviour and prevent waste from happening again.

Who uses Winnow analytics in a commercial kitchen operation?

Executive chefs use daily insights to manage production and prep. General managers track food waste impact on P&L. Sustainability and ESG leads use auditable data for reporting. Regional and enterprise leaders use multi-site dashboards to benchmark performance and identify improvement opportunities at scale.

Can Winnow analytics show which dishes cause the most food waste?

Winnow automatically links food waste to specific menu items and preparation stages. This allows teams to see which dishes are consistently overproduced or wasted and take targeted actions such as adjusting batch sizes, recipes, or menu design.

Does Winnow analytics support multi-site and enterprise reporting?

Through the Winnow Hub analytics platform, organisations can view food waste data across multiple kitchens, brands, or regions. Users can filter, benchmark, and compare sites, helping enterprise teams standardise best practices and track progress against corporate targets.

How often is food waste data updated in Winnow analytics?

Because Winnow uses AI-powered, touchless waste recording, data is captured in real time and surfaced in daily and weekly reports. This allows teams to respond quickly to issues rather than waiting for end-of-month summaries.