2022 Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 10-12, 2022 | Minneapolis, MN
Brian Roe
Professor, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
Ohio State University
Bio:
Brian E. Roe, Ph.D., is the Van Buren Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at the Ohio State University. Dr. Roe has worked broadly in the areas of agricultural and environmental economics focusing on issues including food waste, agricultural marketing, information policy, farm nutrient management, behavioral economics and product quality. He also helped form and currently leads the Ohio State Food Waste Collaborative and co-directs an NSF-funded Research Network focused on addressing wasted food.
Schedule
Wednesday, May 20
1:30pm - 2:30pm
“Right-Sizing the Plate: How Customizable Portions Can Win Customers and Cut Waste”
Diners are sending a clear signal to the restaurant and foodservice industry—they want more control over how much they order, and they're choosing where to eat based on who gives it to them. Flexible, customizable portion options aren't just a food waste strategy; they're a competitive advantage. This session uses new research on customizable portions as a springboard for a practical, wide-ranging conversation about what right-sizing looks like when it moves from concept to menu. Featuring case studies from restaurants and foodservice operators, panelists will share how reimagined portion offerings better align with what diners actually want.