Bidfood has unveiled a series of programmes aimed at supporting a more sustainable and resilient industry to combat issues such as rising costs, staff shortages, skill gaps, and legislation.
The foodservice wholesale giant revealed its plans to equip customers with tools and insights to make informed decisions around their carbon footprint, as well as the progress it’s made working with climate intelligence company, CarbonCloud.
In a recent event the company emphasised the need to address issues of food waste and water usage within foodservice, with Bidfood’s Development Chefs and Sustainability Team announcing the launch of a new food waste recipe book, ‘Waste not, saves lots’, with 15 recipes and expert guidance to help customers cut costs and utilise food waste.
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The business also showcased steps the wholesaler has implemented to enhance the customer experience through technology. In partnership with software developers, CSD, Bidfood has created a host of bespoke software systems and a tracking tool to reduce stock waste, increase warehouse efficiency and fulfil more customer orders.
Bidfood has also improved its customer delivery notifications with ‘Smart Alerts’. Previously, customers could sign up for text or email alerts, informing them when a driver leaves a depot, with a link to a map to track them on their route. Now, customers will receive a notification when their delivery is next, and another when their order has arrived on site.
Tim Adams, Sales and Marketing Director at Bidfood, said: “As the foodservice industry navigates mounting pressures from sustainability demands to operational challenges, we believe the future lies in smarter, more collaborative solutions.
“Through initiatives like our carbon labelling project with CarbonCloud, cutting-edge warehouse tech with CSD, and our brand-new food waste recipe book, we’re empowering our customers to drive meaningful change, reduce waste, cut costs and build further resilience. Together, we can shape a more efficient future for foodservice and be a positive force for change.”
