F*** Waste vs Winnow: The Smarter Way to Cut Food Waste and Costs

Winnow's AI camera bins made headlines for reducing food waste in luxury hotels. But not every kitchen needs a £10,000 system to make a real impact.

F*** Waste gives you the same insight at a fraction of the cost — delivering over 50% waste reduction and an average 14:1 ROI, all powered by simple IoT smart scales that fit seamlessly into any kitchen, from small restaurants to global hotel groups.

Feature Comparison

Feature	F*** Waste	Winnow
Core Technology	Smart LoRaWAN Scales + Cloud Analytics	AI Camera + Bin Scale
Target Users	Restaurants, Hotels, Caterers, SMEs	Large Hotels & Enterprises
Average ROI	14:1	<10:1 (undisclosed exact)
Hardware Setup	Plug-and-play Smart Scales	Custom install + AI Camera Unit
Monthly Cost	From £150 / month	Typically £400–£1000+ / month
Integration	Part of the Kitchen OS suite (Food Safe System, Food Label System)	Stand-alone waste tracking
Setup Time	<1 hour	Multi-day install

Operational Advantages

1️⃣Easier to implement

No complex cameras, calibrations, or enterprise contracts. Just smart scales that connect securely via LoRaWAN and start sending data instantly.

2️⃣Built for real kitchens

3️⃣Complete visibility

Cloud dashboard consolidates all locations in one place. Track patterns by day, team, or menu item.

ROI & Pricing Advantage

Get ROI faster.

Our customers typically see 50%+ waste reduction within the first month. That means payback in under 12 months — not "eventually."

Save thousands, not spend them.

At £150/month, F*** Waste delivers enterprise-level insights for a fraction of Winnow's cost.

Verdict

If you run a restaurant, hotel, or catering group that wants measurable results without enterprise complexity, F*** Waste outperforms Winnow in value, speed, and ROI.