The foodservice leader will deploy Mill Commercial Mill’s AI-enabled food recycling system across the country  Mill Industries Inc. (Mill), the waste prevention technology company, announced that it has formed a…

The foodservice leader will deploy Mill Commercial Mill’s AI-enabled food recycling system across the country 

Mill Industries Inc. (Mill), the waste prevention technology company, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Compass Group, the leading global foodservice and facilities management company, to accelerate the deployment of Mill Commercial in the dining facilities of corporate campuses, hospitals, universities, stadiums, and other locations operated by Compass Group beginning in 2027.

Compass Group is Mill’s first channel partner, unlocking significant scale and impact across the foodservice industry. Compass Group made an ambitious commitment to cut food waste by 50 per cent by 2030, and deploying Mill Commercial in its kitchens will help make progress towards that goal while transforming how commercial kitchens operate.

“Compass Group serves millions of meals every day across North America. What’s exciting about this strategic partnership is bringing AI-enabled infrastructure directly into Compass kitchens, giving teams visibility into what’s being wasted, why it’s happening, and how to take immediate action,” said Harry Tannenbaum, President & Co-Founder of Mill. “Mill and Compass Group share a belief that with the right tools and insights, we can make significant progress toward eliminating food waste for good. I’m proud to be on this journey together.”

Mill Commercial processes food scraps on-site, using heating, drying, and grinding technology to reduce overall volume by 80 per cent. The output is a dry, shelf-stable material that resembles coffee grounds, smells like spices, retains the food’s full nutritional value, and can be used as animal feed, compost feedstock, or soil amendment — keeping food waste as a valuable resource rather than sending it to landfill.

Every Mill Commercial device will be equipped with AI-enabled waste characterisation technology that identifies what is being discarded, in what quantities, and when. The insights give operators real-time visibility into food waste streams, enabling smarter procurement decisions, streamlined operations, and measurable reductions in food costs.

“As the largest foodservice provider, we have a responsibility to lead with intention,” said Chris Ivens-Brown, Chief Culinary Officer of Compass Group North America. “This partnership harnesses the power of culinary expertise and technology to reduce waste in real time and move us forward on the path to a more closed-loop food system.”