{"id":1118,"date":"2026-10-21T18:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/?page_id=1118"},"modified":"2026-10-21T18:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:48:41","slug":"food-recovery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/food-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning Food Waste into Food Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:420px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1253\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1117\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-1880.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-1880.webp 1880w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-1880-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-1880-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-1880-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-1880-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-1880-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Consulting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Through \"Community Pantries,\" which make use of unused space in stores, we deliver food that would otherwise be discarded to households in need of food assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you face any of these challenges?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-big_icon_hatena\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check_list\">\n<li>The cost of food waste is rising year by year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even food that could be donated is being discarded because there is no system in place to facilitate donations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We want to advance our SDGs and sustainability initiatives without increasing the workload on the front lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I'm hesitant to donate food because I'm concerned about legal liability and health and safety risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Community Pantry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domestic food waste totaled approximately 4.64 million metric tons in fiscal year Reiwa 5 (estimates by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries). Pressure on the retail sector to reduce waste is increasing year by year, and rising disposal costs pose a challenge for companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We propose a system that transforms underutilized spaces\u2014such as areas under staircases and backyards\u2014into \u201cfood donation hubs (community pantries)\u201d equipped for contactless distribution and refrigerated storage, utilizing the framework of our partner general incorporated association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation Illustration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Installation Location<\/th><td>Dead space inside shopping centers or in the corners of stores<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>System Configuration<\/th><td>Partitions, used store shelves, refrigerators, and freezers (to reduce costs through reuse), Wi-Fi, and security cameras<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>system<\/th><td>Access Control Using Smart Locks (Automatic Locks with Numeric Keypads) and Smartphone App Unlocking<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Operations<\/th><td>Registration-based system for users. Serves as a hub for giving back to the local community.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The heads of each department (meat, fresh fish, produce, prepared foods, etc.) will decide which products to donate or discard and when to do so. We will not set mandatory donation quotas imposed by headquarters; instead, we will treat this as a measure to improve on-site operational workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Current Status (Disposal)<\/th><th>Proposal (Donation)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th>Flow<\/th><td>Store shelves \u2192 Transport to the back room \u2192 Disposal (trash can) \u2192 Incurs incineration costs<\/td><td>Store shelves \u2192 Transport to the pantry \u2192 Display on shelves or in the refrigerator \u2192 Customers pick up their items (cost reduction)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>On-site Work<\/th><td>Transportation for Disposal<\/td><td>The only thing that changes is where the items are taken\u2014from the \u201ctrash bin\u201d to the \u201cpantry.\u201d Just put the expired products on the shelves as is.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-p1-768.webp\" alt=\"People packing donated food into boxes (illustration)\" class=\"wp-image-1283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-p1-768.webp 768w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-p1-768-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-p1-768-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People packing donated food into boxes (illustration)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-p2-768.webp\" alt=\"Supermarket aisle (illustration)\" class=\"wp-image-1284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-p2-768.webp 768w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-p2-768-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/food-recovery-p2-768-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Supermarket aisle (illustration)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-capbox cap_box\"><div class=\"cap_box_ttl\"><span>Economic Rationality<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cap_box_content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We expect to improve profit margins by reducing incineration outsourcing costs. We will provide detailed cost estimates upon request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-capbox cap_box\"><div class=\"cap_box_ttl\"><span>Without increasing the workload on the front lines<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cap_box_content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply replacing the existing disposal process with \u201cmoving items to the pantry\u201d does not create any new work hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-capbox cap_box\"><div class=\"cap_box_ttl\"><span>Risk Mitigation<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cap_box_content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal liability and responsibility for hygiene management will be transferred to our partner general incorporated association after service delivery, thereby structurally eliminating risks for the store. The point of contact for handling complaints and customer inquiries will also be centralized with that association.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-capbox cap_box\"><div class=\"cap_box_ttl\"><span>Effective Use of Assets<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cap_box_content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can implement this solution with minimal investment by utilizing dead space\u2014such as the area under the stairs\u2014and used furniture (shelves, refrigerators).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (Q&amp;A)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>There isn't any extra space in the store.<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be installed in \u201cdead space\u201d that isn\u2019t suitable for sales, such as under the stairs, in the corner of a hallway, or at the entrance to the back yard. It requires only a power source and Wi-Fi to operate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>I'm worried about theft and unauthorized entry.<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facility is equipped with security cameras and an automatic lock system with license plate recognition. The system links user IDs to entry and exit records, enabling immediate account suspension and reporting in the event of unauthorized access.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Won't selling low-quality products damage the store's reputation?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will limit the items we provide to those that are within their \"best-by\" or \"use-by\" dates. We will strictly enforce the rule that items showing signs of spoilage or emitting an unusual odor are ineligible, and we will reach an agreement with users to classify such items as \"seconds.\"<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food assistance will be limited to households receiving child-rearing allowances and school tuition assistance. We will first conduct a pilot program at one store to evaluate operations and cost-saving benefits, and then consider expanding the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-capbox cap_box is-style-onborder_ttl2\"><div class=\"cap_box_ttl\"><span><strong>Important Notice<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"cap_box_content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page provides a general overview that does not specify a particular client. Estimates for installation costs, operating costs, and potential savings vary depending on factors such as store size, location, and waste volume; therefore, we will provide these on a case-by-case basis after you contact us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/consulting\/\">List of Consulting Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/food\/\">Food Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-bg_main_thin\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about implementation or would like to request materials, please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-button red_ is-style-btn_shiny\"><a href=\"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Go to the Contact Form<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-button green_ is-style-btn_shiny\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/yqkflQM\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Contact Us via LINE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u3053\u3093\u306a\u8ab2\u984c\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\u304b\uff1f \u30b3\u30df\u30e5\u30cb\u30c6\u30a3\u30d1\u30f3\u30c8\u30ea\u30fc\u3068\u306f \u56fd\u5185\u306e\u98df\u54c1\u30ed\u30b9\u306f\u3001\u4ee4\u548c5\u5e74\u5ea6\u306b\u5e74\u9593\u7d04464\u4e07\u30c8\u30f3\uff08\u74b0\u5883\u7701\u30fb\u8fb2\u6797\u6c34\u7523\u7701\u63a8\u8a08\uff09\u306b\u306e\u307c\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002\u5c0f\u58f2\u696d\u3078\u306e\u524a\u6e1b\u8981\u8acb\u306f\u5e74\u3005\u5f37\u307e\u3063\u3066\u304a\u308a\u3001\u5ec3\u68c4\u30b3\u30b9\u30c8\u306e\u4e0a\u6607\u306f\u4f01\u696d\u306b\u3068\u3063\u3066\u306e\u8ab2\u984c\u3067 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"class_list":["post-1118","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1118"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1285,"href":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1118\/revisions\/1285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/life-supply-company.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}