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Consumers continue to focus on sustainability, waste reduction through COVID

2/17/2021

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Despite indulging more in restaurant takeout, delivery and home-shipped meal kits during the pandemic, consumers are more focused than ever on reducing waste and their impact on the environment.

Where does the grocery industry stand on food waste initiatives?

12/4/2019

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Food waste is an ongoing issue for food retailers. Where does the industry stand and what’s being done to lighten the load in terms of wasted food?

The future of food is up to chefs

6/27/2018

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It's up to chefs to shape the future of food by using flavor to drive diners toward healthy and sustainable diets, author Michael Ruhlman said at the Culinary Institute of America's Menus of Change conference.

Beyond chatbots: 3 ways AI will revolutionize the grocery industry

2/19/2018

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Many think of voice assistants and chatbots when they hear the term AI, but grocers are in a unique position to take advantage of the tech across their businesses.

Study: Better data needed to reduce food waste from farming

1/29/2018

Farmers sometimes have difficulty classifying food waste from their operations, and many don't document what they consider to be an unavoidable part of farming, according to a study authored by University of Edinburgh Ph.D. candidate Ciara Beausang. Better data is needed on food waste from farming before potential solutions, including investments in processing and freezing facilities, can be considered, she said.

GMA among ReFED partners aiming to fight food waste

1/25/2018

GMA has partnered with fellow industry groups and waste reduction nonprofit organization ReFED to develop a guide to help reduce food waste in the supply chain. "We're pleased to partner with ReFED in offering these new guides, which provide actionable advice for operators at all levels of the food waste reduction journey," said GMA's Meghan Stasz.

School taps mobile app to curb food waste

1/24/2018

Students at a Michigan school are using a mobile app called Foodstand to help change their eating habits and reduce food waste by having one waste-free meal a day. The app gathers statistics, so students can easily see the impact of their work, said Pauline Roberts, the school's instructional specialist.

NYC startups look for solution to food waste

1/24/2018

Startups are tackling New York City's food-waste problems from several different angles. Gebni provides dynamic discounts based on demand, while Transfernation directs leftover food from catered events to the city's shelters.

Report links profits to reducing food waste

1/24/2018

A new report from nonprofit ReFED tallies the ways in which grocers can both reduce waste and boost profitability. Among the solutions the report discusses are dynamic pricing during an oversupply situation and the efficient portions of meal kits.

N.C. company takes ugly produce to the masses

1/23/2018

North Carolina-based Ungraded Produce sources ugly and misshapen produce from farmers around the state and sells it at a discount. The company, created by two Duke University students, aims to help feed underserved communities and cut food waste.