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Turn Surplus into Dollars: How Smart Food Businesses Are Winning on Waste

Food waste is no longer just a sustainability issue, it’s a business risk.

In Hong Kong alone, 3,300+ tonnes of food are thrown away daily. Globally, a third of all food produced ends up uneaten. This isn’t just waste—it’s lost revenue, resources, and reputation. Methane from landfill is 20 times more potent than CO₂, and consumer expectations are rising fast.

Most food businesses still don’t have systems in place to measure, monitor, or meaningfully reduce waste. But some are turning this challenge into a strategic advantage.

So, who’s getting it right and how?

👤 Guest Speaker: Agnes Lee, General Manager at Yindii Hong Kong

Agnes Lee is at the forefront of food waste innovation in Asia. As GM of Yindii HK, she’s led the company’s explosive growth—building a network of 700,000+ users and partnering with 800+ food businesses across Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.

🌍 About Yindii: A Win-Win Model for Food Rescue

“In a standout case, Asia’s 3rd largest retailer, Big C (HK) Company Limited cut ready-to-eat food waste by 75% in just 30 days after joining the platform, providing a new revenue stream and proving that sustainability can be good for business.”

Yindii is Asia’s biggest food surplus app designed to make food waste reduction profitable. The app connects a community of eco-conscious businesses and consumers through discounted “Surprise Bags” of unsold food from cafés, restaurants, hotels, bakeries and other F&B retailers.

👉 Yindii’s mission:To help food businesses in Asia thrive by embracing sustainability through food waste reduction.

Through Yindii, businesses make revenue instead of losses, get discovered by new customers, and build long-term relationships. At the same time, conscious consumers enjoy quality food at affordable prices while supporting new food brands and reducing environmental impact.

Could your surplus become your strongest asset?→ Join us for a conversation on 9 September to find out. Ask us anything about food waste in food service!

FOCUS AREA Reduce Food Loss and Waste

DATE Tuesday 09 September 2025

TIME 4:00PM - 5:00PM HKT / 9:00AM - 10:00AM HKT

VENUE Zoom

OUR SPECIAL GUEST Agnes Lee

TICKETS:

Food Service Provider and Supplier Members: 1 complimentary ticket

Corporate Members: 3 complimentary tickets

All members will receive a calendar invitation—keep an eye on your inbox!

Not a Future Green Member yet? No problem!

Non-Members can enjoy a one time trial access for just 250 HKD, giving you a taste of our vibrant community, Membership benefits, and see how we can help you in your sustainability journey.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of food and make a difference, one bite at a time!

Terms and Conditions:1. This event is open to all working in food including F&B, Corporates, Schools, Food Brands, Retailers, Landlord Developers etc.

2. Non-members can participate in a single tryout session only.

3. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed, recorded, and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.

For further information please email hello@futuregreen.global

📚CPD Accredited: This meetup is CPD accredited – earn 2 CPD points (towards professional development) by joining us.