Food waste in the United States is estimated between 30% and 40% of the total food supply, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s Economic Research Service estimated the loss at 31% at the retail and consumer levels.
There are a number of reasons for food loss – from spoilage to production problems. At the retail level, overordering and the removal of blemished or less pristine product from store shelves leads to waste. Several startup companies are attempting to tackle...
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