Blogs

 It does not matter what industry you are in. Be it retail, food service, hospitality, or manufacturing, every business is experiencing rising costs of goods and labor. For 46% of small businesses alone, inflation is their top concern, with 55% of them increasing prices to offset costs. While this solution helps in the short term,…

From grocery stores and restaurants to farms and community tables, our food systems are facing closer examination as costs rise and expectations around sustainability increase. In the midst of these growing pressures, circular food systems offer businesses a reprieve — and a way forward.  Contrary to the traditional linear food path, farm to store to…

When you have a business in the food or hospitality industry, margins can be tight. Food processing facilities, grocers, hotels, restaurants, and sports venues are always examining budgets to see where they can save and improve profits.  It all ties back to landfills and the rising costs of disposing of excess food. In this blog,…

Food waste and loss are recognized for their economic, social, and environmental impacts. In a 2025 ReFED report, the value of food that leaves the supply chain (“surplus food”) is estimated at $382 billion. This same report highlights 45 food management solutions which were modeled that, if implemented,  could yield an annual net financial benefit…

“Waste” is the common term for any food that’s left unconsumed — anything that doesn’t make it to the store, a dining table, or a community food bank. It’s not necessarily always the wrong term, but often it’s not the right one, either. At Denali, we specialize in transforming what others may consider waste into…

What does sustainability really mean? It’s become such a buzzword that it can feel easy to lose sight.  At its core, the definition of sustainability is simple: using resources in a way that meets our needs today without harming the planet or taking away the ability of future generations to meet theirs. And while business…