Waste360
4 February 2026
Which Companies are Turning Food Waste Into Profit, How, and Why
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators.
The tide is turning in the food supply chain, with retailers and manufacturers shifting from landfilling surplus to transforming it into a profitable asset. In California, their impetus to go this route extends beyond the bottom line; organic diversion is the law. SB 1383 called for slashing organics to landfill by 75% by 2025 (over 2014 levels).
Key Takeaways
- • Which Companies are Turning Food Waste Into Profit, How, and Why.