WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit

The WNC Food Waste Solutions Summit, held April 28, 2026, at A-B Tech Convention Center in Asheville, North Carolina, is a regional gathering aimed at addressing food waste issues and inspiring scalable, innovative solutions across Western North Carolina and beyond. Organized by local sustainability advocates and community organizations, the full-day summit brings together local businesses, nonprofits, municipal officials, food service providers, retailers, and engaged citizens to share best practices and collaborate on systematic approaches to food waste reduction. Key topics include food recovery and donation programs, large-scale composting operations, innovative upcycling projects, packaging solutions, supply chain optimization, and municipal policy frameworks for sustainability. The event builds on Asheville's established track record as a regional leader in food waste solutions—a collaborative model born from earlier summits that now serves as a template for communities nationwide seeking to disrupt waste streams and build circular food systems.