As part of the Pandox Group of hotels, which all have ambitious emissions reduction targets to meet, the Radisson Blu Bremen is taking significant steps to address the pressing environmental issue of food waste.
Recognizing its responsibility towards the planet, the hotel has embarked on a mission to minimise its impact on the environment, with a strong focus on reducing food waste through strategic measures and technological solutions.
Partnering with Winnow Solutions, Radisson Blu Bremen has implemented Winnow's Transform Package, a comprehensive technology-driven approach designed to measure and analyse food waste.
This system utilises digital scales, a camera and AI technology to identify, track, and manage waste. The kitchen team then has visibility on what is being wasted when, allowing them to make informed decisions to reduce waste.
A key component of their impressive 60% reduction has been to optimise every ingredient. By analysing Winnow's extensive image library, the team at Radisson Blu Bremen honed in on the most frequently wasted items. This allowed them to identify opportunities to get creative and repurpose ingredients - from deep frying carrot and parsnip peels to make a garnish, to blanching leftover greens to add vibrancy to their soups. These efforts have helped the team to reduce waste from trimmings alone by 90%.
For food waste that cannot be avoided, the Radisson Blu Bremen team have forged relationships with charities and organisations around Bremen to find the food a home that isn't the bin.
The implementation of Winnow's technology has yielded remarkable results. Data-driven insights have enabled the culinary team to adapt and refine their offerings, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction.
Radisson Blu Bremen's proactive approach to tackling food waste through Winnow's Transform Package showcases the hotel's dedication to sustainability.
By leveraging innovative technology, the hotel is not only improving its environmental footprint but also setting a standard for the hospitality industry: the hotel took home Bremen's Sustainable Tourism Award in 2023.
This initiative is a testament to the hotel's commitment to making a positive difference, demonstrating that responsible practices can go hand in hand with providing exceptional guest experiences.
