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Monetizing Food Waste

Food waste equals profit loss, plain and simple.

As chefs and culinary professionals, we are poised on the front line to combat food waste and inspire those we work with to do the same. Inspiration is about knowing when to guard what’s important and when to lean into life for the bigger picture of what you value and want to create. Working towards an inspired future changes everything.



Food Waste-Centric RESOURCES



 
Food Waste Management
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Restaurants are getting more eco-conscious and making changes to reduce their negative impact on the planet.  Join Chef Manno as he shares some insights on food waste management.

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ZERO-WASTE INGREDIENT GUIDE

Learn more as we help operators be more sustainble and improve profitability. 

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CLEAN. SIMPLE. AUTHENTIC. RESPONSIBLE.



 
Upcycled Matriark Foods Indian Sauces by Custom Culinary

Introducing True Foundations® Indian Sauces – Now Proudly Crafted with Upcycled Certified® Ingredients

Nearly 33 million tons of healthy vegetables go to waste each year.1 We use these perfectly good vegetables to ensure that our Indian sauces support ecofriendly practices.

This sustainable approach helps contribute to a greener planet without compromising on taste. We are committed to helping reduce food waste and supporting a more sustainable future – without compromising on bold, authentic flavor.

Indian Sauces


1. ReFED Roadmap to 2030: Reducing U.S. Food Waste


From Scraps to Stars 

At Custom Culinary®, our chefs embrace the challenge of turning trim and scraps into flavorful dishes. By using every part of an ingredient, we not only unlock new layers of creativity, but support more sustainable, eco-conscious cooking.

Read more insights from our chefs on how to upcycle food waste in your operation.

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Our Sustainability Journey

Our Sustainability Platform of People, Planet, and Performance guides how we behave, conduct business, and treat people, ensuring that everything we do leads to responsible growth for our entire ecosystem.

Read more about our goals and initiatives.

Sustainability Aspirations



Spotlighted Upcycled Menu Applications



 
Upcycled Beet Greens Chimichurri

chimichurri beet greens

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Caramelized Carrot Tart with Carrot Top Salsa Verde

Carmelized Carrot Tart with Carrot Top Salsa Verde

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Bruised Tomato Galette with Leeks and Pine Nuts

Bruised Tomato Galette with Leeks and Pine Nuts

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Tips for Upcyling Produce

Create delicious, nutritious and profitable menu concepts utilizing your usable trim plus Custom Culinary® products.