Spoiler Alert Blog | Food Waste

3 solutions for capturing food waste data and when to use each

3 solutions for capturing food waste data and when to use each

Spoiler AlertNov 29, 2017

At Spoiler Alert, we’re firm believers in the value of data. We often talk about how a better understanding of data enables major food businesses to improve unsold inventory management, or how food...

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Topics: sustainability, unsold inventory, food brand

6 food leaders step up to the plate for Hunger Action Month

6 food leaders step up to the plate for Hunger Action Month

Spoiler AlertOct 17, 2017

Anyone engaged in the U.S. food space should be aware of the paradox that despite nicknames like the ‘land of plenty’, 42 million Americans experience hunger. Yet with the range of other issues...

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Topics: sustainability, food brand, Customer Spotlights

4 key internal stakeholders to engage in unsold inventory management

4 key internal stakeholders to engage in unsold inventory management

Spoiler AlertAug 23, 2017

In our experience, four internal stakeholders play key roles when strategizing around unsold inventory management: Operations, Sustainability, Merchandising, and Finance. Before implementing an...

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Topics: sustainability, unsold inventory, food brand

Optimal times to re-energize sustainability initiatives

Optimal times to re-energize sustainability initiatives

Spoiler AlertAug 9, 2017

Cutting costs, managing supplier relationships, maximizing customer value - food business executives constantly juggle numerous priorities to keep their company afloat. In this environment, some...

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Topics: sustainability, food brand, policy

4 takeaways from the NYC Food Waste Fair

4 takeaways from the NYC Food Waste Fair

Spoiler AlertAug 2, 2017

New York City is widely recognized for its size, rich history, diverse population, and perhaps soon - a strong commitment to food waste reduction. With a rapidly expanding residential organics...

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Topics: sustainability, policy

4 Tips from the Spoiler Alert Team for a Food Waste Free Summer

4 Tips from the Spoiler Alert Team for a Food Waste Free Summer

Spoiler AlertJul 5, 2017

Team culture is something we care about strongly at Spoiler Alert. As a mission-driven company helping food businesses better manage unsold inventory, we are proud that our offerings support hunger...

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Topics: sustainability

Championing Target 12.3: 6 global executives collaborate on food waste

Championing Target 12.3: 6 global executives collaborate on food waste

Spoiler AlertJun 12, 2017

In September 2015, members of the United Nations’ General Assembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. Embedded in the ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ goal is Target 12.3, which calls...

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Topics: sustainability, food brand, Customer Spotlights, policy

A Growing List of Food Waste Bans Across America

A Growing List of Food Waste Bans Across America

Spoiler AlertDec 9, 2016

Commercial food waste bans are sweeping the country, both at the state and city level, which means that big food businesses can no longer send their surplus food and organic waste to the landfill.

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Topics: sustainability, policy

15 Food Waste Influencers to Follow on Twitter

15 Food Waste Influencers to Follow on Twitter

Spoiler AlertNov 28, 2016

Here at Spoiler Alert, we use Twitter lists to organize different types of audiences we want to engage with. You can do the same! As a sustainability professional, it can be tough to keep up on all...

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Topics: sustainability, policy

Food Waste: A Beginner's Guide

Food Waste: A Beginner's Guide

Spoiler AlertAug 9, 2016

Want to learn more about the current food waste landscape but don’t know where to start? Stay updated on the world of ugly produce, online awareness campaigns, and food waste legislation with our...

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Topics: sustainability, donation, policy