Divert
Divert is a company with 16 years of experience in preventing food waste and converting wasted food into renewable energy, supporting over 6,683 retail locations across the U.S.
Company Overview
Divert has 16 years of industry experience in the food waste management sector. The company supports over 6,683 retail locations across all 50 states. Divert specializes in preventing food waste, providing edible food to communities in need, and converting wasted food into renewable energy.
Products and Services
Divert offers a range of innovative solutions including the prevention of food waste, donation of edible food to food-insecure communities, and conversion of wasted food into renewable energy. Some of its standout technologies are Divert's proprietary processes that use machine learning and data science to identify trends and drive food diversion. Additionally, their IoT platform delivers new data and impactful results to support these initiatives.
Technological Innovations
Divert has pioneered several cutting-edge technologies over the years. In 2008, they developed the Alpha System, a first-of-its-kind modular system to convert wasted food into energy. In 2014, they released a third-generation proprietary IoT platform, and in 2016, their engineering team designed a proprietary liquefaction system to efficiently process packaged organics. The company utilizes AI, IoT solutions, and machine learning to maximize source reduction and improve food freshness.
History and Milestones
Divert has reached numerous milestones since its founding. In 2010, they designed and operated the U.S.'s largest food waste anaerobic digestion facility for Kroger. In 2012, they developed the first FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)-compliant reverse logistics process. As of 2020, they became the largest anaerobic digestion processor of wasted food in the U.S.
Sustainability Initiatives
Divert is deeply committed to sustainability. Their new Integrated Diversion & Energy Facilities aim to reduce wasted food through source reduction and food donation. Divert's facilities deploy almost all of the EPA’s most preferred pathways for wasted food reduction. Their ultimate goal is to open 30 full-scale wasted food to RNG facilities by 2031, aiming to be within 100 miles of 80% of the U.S. population.