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    As food costs continue to rise and profit margins tighten, South Africa’s restaurant industry is urgently responding and innovating. With food expenses making up as much as 40% of a restaurant’s overhead, reducing waste is no longer just an environmental concern; it’s a business imperative. A quiet revolution is unfolding in kitchens across the country: restaurants are embracing sustainability not only to protect the planet but to stay viable in a competitive market. Food waste remains a pressing issue, with millions of tonnes of edible food ending up in South African landfills annually, much of it from the hospitality sector.…