When will Whole Foods implement Mill's commercial food waste bins?

Whole Foods will begin deploying Mill's commercial-scale food waste bins in its stores starting in 2027.

How does Mill's AI help reduce grocery waste?

Mill's AI uses sensors to identify food that should still be on the shelf, helping grocers minimize 'shrink' before waste occurs.

What is Mill's business strategy for expansion?

Mill initially focused on households to build proof points and brand loyalty, and now uses satisfied home users as an "enterprise sales strategy" to secure commercial clients like Whole Foods.

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Mill Powers Up Commercial Food Waste with Amazon & Whole Foods Deal

24 Dec

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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'.

Mill Powers Up Commercial Food Waste with Amazon & Whole Foods Deal

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.