ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit

The ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit brought together innovators, policymakers, operators, and sustainability leaders committed to accelerating progress in food waste reduction. Denali was proud to contribute to the conversation and highlight the real-world impact of modern organics recycling solutions.

A key moment of the week was the tour of our Huntersville composting facility, where attendees had the opportunity to see our process firsthand, from intake to finished compost. The tour offered a transparent look at how Denali transforms unused food into valuable products, reinforcing the importance of scalable, technology-driven infrastructure in achieving national food waste goals.

Throughout the Summit, our team connected with attendees at our booth and during the Recharge With Denali event, where conversations centered on practical strategies for improving contamination, navigating local ordinances, and strengthening partnerships across the value chain.

Key Event Takeaways

Strong Interest in Scalable, Technology-Driven Solutions

Attendees highlighted the need for:

• Scalable organics recycling infrastructure.
• Technology-driven recovery solutions.
• Improved operational efficiency.
• Greater landfill diversion.

High Engagement During the Huntersville Facility Tour

The facility tour provided attendees with a firsthand look at:

• Denali's composting process.
• Food waste transformation and recovery.
• Modern organics recycling infrastructure.
• Real-world applications of circularity.

Reducing Contamination and Operational Friction Remains a Priority

Conversations throughout the event focused on:

• Improving contamination management.
• Navigating local ordinances.
• Streamlining organics programs.
• Building stronger partnerships across the value chain.

Growing Alignment Around Circularity

Discussions reinforced the importance of:

• Treating unused food as a valuable resource
• Advancing food recovery and organics recycling
• Supporting sustainability goals
• Creating meaningful environmental impact

Looking Ahead

The ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit highlighted the growing alignment across industries around the importance of food waste reduction, resource recovery, and circularity. The conversations and connections made throughout the event reinforced the demand for practical, scalable solutions that help organizations achieve their sustainability goals while driving meaningful environmental impact.