The numbers are hard to ignore. According to the USDA, a staggering 30 to 40 percent of the total U.S. food supply is wasted every year. For foodservice operators, this isn’t just an environmental concern, it’s a direct threat to profitability.
Every bit of food that goes unused is double the loss: lost inventory and lost revenue. And the impact doesn’t stop there. Wasted food means wasted labor: staff time spent prepping, cooking, and cleaning up food that never reaches a customer. In an industry where margins are already painfully tight, these losses add up fast.
The financial reality is clear. When food is wasted, operators pay twice: once for the ingredients, and again for the labor that handled them. With ingredient prices fluctuating due to tariffs and global supply chain pressures, and with labor costs on the rise, the margin for error has never been smaller.
That’s why smart portion control is more important than ever. Tuffgards Preportioning bags offer a practical, effective solution to this challenge in two key ways:
- Adaptable Portions for a Changing Market
Handgards Preportioning Bags make it easy to adjust portion sizes as ingredient prices change. Whether beef, chicken, or seafood costs are fluctuating, operators can fine-tune portions without sacrificing the value customers expect. This flexibility helps protect both your menu and your margins. - Smarter Inventory, Less Loss
Pre-portioning and freezing ingredients with Handgards bags turns inventory into a managed asset. Operators can buy in bulk, portion ahead, and freeze, reducing spoilage and overproduction. This approach cuts waste, streamlines prep, and helps staff work more efficiently.
In today’s foodservice landscape, there’s simply no room for unnecessary waste, whether it be of food, labor, or money. Reducing food waste isn’t just good for the planet. It’s good for your P&L, your staff, and your future. With solutions like Tuffgards Preportioning Bags, operators can take control, cut costs, and build a more resilient business for the future.
Contact your Handgards representative today to learn more!