Food Waste
The article states that cosmetically imperfect produce can be nutritionally equivalent to standard produce. Cosmetic rejection is identified as a major cause of produce waste in US grocery supply chains. The article says farms over-produce…
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The article states that cosmetically imperfect produce can be nutritionally equivalent to standard produce. Cosmetic rejection is identified as a major cause of produce waste in US grocery supply chains. The article says farms over-produce relative to retail forecasts, leaving excess imperfect produce without buyers. The article says a large share of the US food supply is wasted across farms, transit, retail, and homes.