Safeway Increases Northern California Food Donations by 20% in Three Months With Optimization Solution From Divert, Inc.

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Divert, an impact technology company, and Safeway, a key banner under Albertsons Companies, have reported significant results from their recent collaboration. Using Divert's optimization solutions, Safeway increased its food donations by 20% within three months. This achievement helps meet state-led organic waste recovery goals and contributes to sustainability efforts. On average, each Safeway store reduced 1,252 pounds of edible food waste per month.

The partnership highlights the effectiveness of leveraging proprietary data and waste reduction strategies in enhancing food recovery and reducing wastage.

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• Safeway increased food donations by 20% in three months.
• Each Safeway store reduced 1,252 pounds of edible food waste per month.
• Partnership helps meet state-led organic waste recovery goals.

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Retailer leverages Divert's proprietary data, waste reduction and food recovery strategies to meet state-led organic waste recovery goals

Originally published by Divert, Inc.

PLEASANTON, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 20, 2024 / Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™, and Safeway, the leading banner operated by Albertsons Companies, today announced results from the implementation of Divert's optimization solution to reduce wasted food and accelerate food recovery efforts. In three months, Safeway increased its food donations by 20%, reducing the edible food going to waste by an average of 1,252 pounds per store per month.

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SOURCE: Albertsons Companies

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FAQ

How much did Safeway increase its food donations by?

Safeway increased its food donations by 20% within three months.

What is the average reduction of edible food waste per Safeway store?

Each Safeway store reduced 1,252 pounds of edible food waste per month.

Which company partnered with Safeway to reduce food waste?

Safeway partnered with Divert, Inc. to reduce food waste.

What are the goals of the Safeway and Divert partnership?

The partnership aims to reduce food waste and accelerate food recovery to meet state-led organic waste recovery goals.

What banner does Safeway operate under?

Safeway operates under Albertsons Companies.