Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Mill have formed an industry-first partnership to deploy Mill Commercial, a new waste-reduction system, across Whole Foods Market stores beginning in 2027, the companies said Tuesday.
The initiative is designed to dramatically shrink fresh-produce waste volumes while supplying a sustainable feed ingredient for Whole Foods’ private-label egg suppliers.
Mill’s system grinds, dehydrates and measures fruit and vegetable scraps on-site, cutting volume by as much as 80% and producing a dry ingredient intended for poultry feed.
The approach aims to lower waste-hauling costs, reduce emissions tied to decomposing food waste, and create a circular supply chain link for Whole Foods’ egg program.
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund made an investment to support the rollout, marking another example of Amazon using its venture arm to accelerate climate-technology adoption across its businesses.
The partnership is expected to play a significant role in Whole Foods Market’s target to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, aligning with broader corporate sustainability commitments.
Deployment of the Mill Commercial units across stores will ramp up ahead of the 2027 launch, with Amazon and Mill working jointly on logistics, supplier integration and measurement systems.
The companies said the project represents a scalable blueprint for reducing retail food waste while strengthening sustainable sourcing practices across the grocery sector.