FDA, USDA and EPA Propose National Strategy to Reduce U.S. Food Loss and Waste

December 14, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a national strategy that will drive progress toward the national goal to reduce food loss and waste in the U.S. by 50% by 2030. This action is a continuation of the three agencies’ collaborative efforts to build a more sustainable future.

Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia Launches ‘Food Saver Challenge’ to Combat Food Waste in Philadelphia

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN), in
partnership with the National Defense Resource Council (NRDC), is thrilled to announce the
launch of its ‘Food Saver Challenge,’ an innovative initiative aimed at supporting local
businesses across Philadelphia in reducing food waste.

Giant Food and Divert, Inc. Process 30.8 Million Pounds of Wasted Food in First Year of Collaboration

July 27, 2023 Giant Food

Divert’s technology and responsible infrastructure solutions have positioned Giant Food as a leader in decarbonization, wasted food prevention and food recovery.

New Data from Divert, Inc. Shows 20% Increase in Grocery Store Wasted Food During the Summer Months

June 21, 2023 Divert

The Summer Solstice – Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™, today announced new data showing that wasted food from grocery stores increases by an average of nearly 20% during the summer months compared to the winter months.

Full Harvest Reduces Food Waste Faster by Expanding Supply Chain Digitization to All Produce Grades

May 3, 2023 Full Harvest

Full Harvest, a proven leader in the battle against food waste, today announced its expansion beyond surplus to all USDA Grade 1 produce on its online marketplace for commercial buyers and sellers. Solving the food waste problem faster by bringing the entire produce market online for more efficiencies, the addition expands its reach to retailers, food service companies, and direct-to-consumer distributors, among others.