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Mill Powers Up Commercial Food Waste with Amazon & Whole Foods Deal
24 Dec
Summary
- Mill partners with Amazon and Whole Foods for commercial food waste solutions.
- Whole Foods will deploy Mill's bins in stores starting in 2027.
- Mill's AI helps pinpoint food waste, minimizing grocery 'shrink'.
Food waste startup Mill is expanding its reach beyond households by partnering with Amazon and Whole Foods for commercial-scale waste management. Starting in 2027, Whole Foods will implement a larger version of Mill's food waste bin in each of its grocery stores. These bins will dehydrate and grind waste from produce departments, aiming to reduce landfill fees and supply feed for egg producers.
The partnership also leverages Mill's AI-powered sensors, which can identify food nearing spoilage. This technology helps Whole Foods minimize "shrink" – the industry term for losses due to waste or theft – and offers insights into waste patterns. Mill's CEO, Matt Rogers, stated the ultimate goal is to help grocers waste less food overall.
Mill's strategic expansion into commercial services is crucial for diversifying its revenue streams and customer base, a lesson learned from Rogers' experience at Apple. The company is also exploring opportunities in the municipal sector, further strengthening its business model by adding more diverse "legs to the stool."
