By
Elizabeth Robinson |
Costa Cruises is partnering with technology company Winnow to implement a sustainable approach to reducing food losses during the preparation process.
Touch screen tablets are used to identify what is being thrown away and an electronic scale records the weight and cost of the food that has been disposed of. This data encourages chefs to be aware of how much food waste they are producing and gives them with a clear set of targets to reduce this.
The technology is first being rolled out on Costa Cruises’ flagship, Costa Diadema, and will be implemented on all Costa's ships in Europe and Asia in the future.
"The partnership is in line with our commitment to offer the best dining experience to our guests,” said Stefania Lallai, sustainability and external relations director at Costa Crociere. “Winnow has a crucial role in the mapping and revision of processes on board, as well as in the evolution and development of our food service system. We truly believe that together with Winnow we have the potential to change the culture in our kitchens, transforming the way the cruise line sector prepares food forever."
"Costa Cruises immediately saw that Winnow could help them cut food waste in their kitchens and understood the benefit to the planet as well," said Marc Zornes, CEO and co-founder of Winnow.
"Tackling food waste is a huge opportunity for the sector and with the right tools can be transformative for the entire cruise line industry. We are inspired by Costa Cruises' vision and are excited to support them in leading the industry on the issue of food waste."