Home / Business and Economy / Raising Cane's Employee Blows Whistle on Massive Food Waste
Raising Cane's Employee Blows Whistle on Massive Food Waste
16 Nov
Summary
- Raising Cane's employee vents about company discarding "huge garbage bags" of chicken and fries daily
- Concern over morality of wasting edible food when others are food insecure
- Calls for Raising Cane's to donate excess food to shelters and day centers
According to a recent Reddit post, a Raising Cane's employee has grown increasingly concerned about the restaurant chain's food waste practices. The employee claims that Raising Cane's regularly throws out "huge garbage bags" of chicken and fries, sometimes because the breading does not meet the company's standards.
The Redditor questioned why Raising Cane's does not donate the perfectly edible food to local shelters or day centers, noting that competitors like Chick-fil-A have donation programs in place. While some Redditors speculated that liability concerns may be a factor, others argued that the company could take steps to ensure excess food remains safe for consumption.
The post highlights the broader issue of food waste in the United States, where an estimated 40% of the nation's food supply goes uneaten. This represents a significant missed opportunity to support people in need, as well as an economic and environmental drain. Food waste contributes to higher waste disposal fees and releases planet-heating gases like methane as it rots in landfills.
Raising Cane's has stated that it does partner with local food banks and organizations, but the process for donations appears to be dependent on community outreach requests. The employee's call to action has sparked a discussion on how the restaurant industry can better address the problem of food waste and support those facing food insecurity.
