Newry based Kitchen OS’s F*** Waste platform a finalist in UN Tourism competition

This prestigious competition, presented in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center, celebrates startups driving sustainability, social impact, and innovation in gastronomy tourism.

Recognised for its transformative approach to food waste management, F*** Waste is competing in the Sustainability and Waste category, positioning it among the leading innovations that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

F*** Waste addresses one of the food industry’s most pressing challenges by helping kitchens monitor, analyse, and reduce food waste.

Through IoT-enabled smart scales, F*** Waste captures real-time waste data and generates insights via automated analytics and AI-driven recommendations, enabling kitchens to make strategic adjustments. These insights translate into actionable steps like portion size adjustments and inventory control, ultimately helping businesses reduce food waste by over 50%.

F*** Waste’s cloud-based platform is accessible across multiple locations, making it ideal for restaurant chains looking to centralise waste management.

The platform also tracks financial and environmental impact, showcasing reductions in CO₂ emissions and presenting a compelling sustainability narrative for customers and stakeholders. With a proven 14:1 ROI, F*** Waste is a valuable tool for food service establishments looking to align cost savings with sustainability goals.

On November 19, Kitchen OS founder Neil Bradley will present F*** Waste on stage at the 9th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Manama, Bahrain.

Bradley, a former chef and restaurateur, founded Kitchen OS in 2020 after identifying the operational and waste management challenges in the hospitality industry. His hands-on experience in running two restaurants inspired him to create F*** Waste, bridging his culinary knowledge with tech innovation.

“We’re incredibly honoured that F*** Waste has been recognised by UN Tourism’s competition,” said Neil. “This platform is more than technology—it’s our commitment to a sustainable future for the hospitality industry.”

As a finalist, Kitchen OS will receive mentorship from top UN Tourism and Basque Culinary Center experts, access to investment opportunities, and networking benefits through the UN Tourism Innovation Network, including a feature in the Culinary Action! roadshow.

Kitchen OS’s finalist status underscores F*** Waste’s potential to make a positive global impact on sustainability within gastronomy tourism. For more information, visit https://f-waste.com