In an ECR Retail Loss Group benchmark study, retailers attributed 14% of their total food waste to refrigeration breakdowns and products going out of temperature range. In this session, we will explore approaches retailers are adopting to address this cause of food waste through remotely monitored, networked refrigeration systems that not only reduce food waste but also deliver improved compliance, better productivity and lessen the impact of the refrigeration system on the environment, less energy used, etc.

To start the meeting, Joe from Festival Foods, a USA grocery multiple, will share his journey towards smarter refrigeration, the lessons learnt and what they see coming over the horizon in terms of new technology and developments.

This working group meeting is for retailers, CPG's and academics only.