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Ready for this statistic? According to research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), food waste in the United States makes up about 30-40 percent of the food supply. \u201cWasted food is the single largest category of material placed in municipal landfills,\u201d as noted in the article. As a country we are becoming more and more aware of the havoc this waste is causing our environment and society, so there are lots of great initiatives out there working hard to combat food waste. Let explore a few!<\/p>\n

Too Good to Go<\/strong><\/p>\n

With so much food going to waste that it seemingly became just a \u201cway of life\u201d for us, the folks over at Too Good to Go<\/a> decided to put technology to work for the betterment of the environment. This simply brilliant app connects consumers to businesses that have an excess of food to get rid of. So think restaurants, local shops, etc. You just download the app in the App Store<\/a> or Google Play<\/a> and place your order. The website boasts there are over 43 million users that\u2019ve joined the movement, and expanded<\/a> to North America in October 2020. Read all about Too Good to Go here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Karma<\/strong><\/p>\n

This app is available in Sweden for now, but it operates somewhat similarly to the Too Good to Go app. However instead of ordering a surprise mix of foods, Karma<\/a> allows users to purchase individual meals from local spots and restaurants.<\/p>\n

Food Waste Digestors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Digestors<\/a> are pieces of equipment that mash up food waste and then break it down through the use of a biological additive (like enzymes or microbial organisms) that works as a decomposition accelerant. Water is added to the mixture throughout the process, and then the whole shebang is released into the sewer system. This all sounds well and good\u2014food isn\u2019t sent to a landfill, rather absorbed into wastewater. But it\u2019s important to note that this \u201cwaste\u201d can be damaging to plumbing and wastewater treatment plants, so you should check with local authorities before proceeding down this path.<\/p>\n

Zest Fresh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zest Fresh<\/a> bills itself as \u201cthe industry\u2019s first food freshness management solution that proactively prevents fresh food waste before it happens.\u201d With this technology, wireless sensors are placed on the pallets of produce as they\u2019re being harvested from the fields. The sensors collect data about the food\u2019s quality and processing. This data is then combined with \u201ccloud-based predictive analytics\u201d that aim to positively impact freshness management. So instead of relying on a label to dictate what the \u201charvest date\u201d is and how long of a shelf-life remains, workers can instead rely on real data to let them know how fresh something is. According to the site<\/a>, \u201cIt provides a way of optimizing inventory and distribution management that ultimately improves delivered freshness, produce margins and customer satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n

ARF Financial is always looking at the ways technology is helping shape the restaurant industry. Check our blog, the Financial Pantry<\/a>, every week for new content on everything from the latest trends in marketing to new funding programs. And our expert loan staff are here any time if you\u2019re on the lookout for a small business loan. Come on by to learn more<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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