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Fast-food waste driven by wrong orders, Australian review finds

A review into food waste in Australia's quick service restaurants has found order mistakes are the biggest driver of food waste, and better staff training is a key part of the solution. The quick service restaurant sector includes fast-food and takeaway outlets that serve quickly prepared meals with...

Fast-food waste driven by wrong orders, Australian review finds
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A review into food waste in Australia's quick service restaurants has found order mistakes are the biggest driver of food waste, and better staff training is a key part of the solution. The quick service restaurant sector includes fast-food and takeaway outlets that serve quickly prepared meals with minimal table service.

Originally published at Phys.org

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