Food Waste and Food Rescue

Every year, up to 40% of all food in the United States goes unsold or uneaten, and most of it—around 33 million tons—ends up in landfills, according to the National Resources Defense Council. One challenge for retailers selling prepared foods and commissary is the short shelf life before the “sell by” date. Add in other items like dairy and produce, and food waste can become a real issue.

But just because food is nearing its expiration date doesn't mean it has to be trashed. Thanks to their close proximity to consumers, convenience stores are in a great position to partner with local food banks and help those in need.
 

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