Case Study: Salem Health cuts food waste by 33% with Winnow’s AI food waste system

Salem Health cuts food waste 33% with Winnow

Salem Health, a leading healthcare provider in Oregon, faced a significant challenge with food waste in its kitchens. Traditional handwritten waste logs made it difficult to pinpoint the source of losses, which included large quantities of high-value items like salmon and chicken. To address this, they partnered with the vendor Winnow to implement its AI food waste system.

By using Winnow's system to track waste with data and images, Salem Health gained actionable insights. This allowed them to identify root causes, repurpose ingredients, and train staff more effectively. The solution delivered a full return on investment within 17 weeks and cut food waste by 33% in value. Winnow also helped them achieve a 65% reduction in salmon waste specifically through creative repurposing.

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