Food Waste In America: One Big Issue, Many Possible Solutions

Food Waste In America: One Big Issue, Many Possible Solutions

It’s no secret that food waste is a significant issue in the United States. And yet, there are still countless roadblocks that are keeping us from solving it. ReFED, a non-profit whose mission is to advance data-driven solutions working to put a stop to food waste, has teamed up with us to break down exactly what these roadblocks are and what solutions are available to resolve them.

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Guilt-Free Pet Snacks - How Shameless Pets is Upcycling Food Waste into Tasty Treats for Dogs

Our new blog series, “Five Food Startups Winning the Branding Battle,” is all about founders at rising startups in the Branchfood community who are launching the next wave of exciting food brands. We spoke to five incredible founders about product development, branding and marketing, and the success stories they’ve experienced so far. Part 3 of the series features Alex Waite, cofounder of Shameless Pets, a pet food company making delicious dog treats using upcycled ingredients. Learn how Alex and her team are combating food waste by finding a productive use for unwanted ingredients, how she’s building a brand pet parents can trust, and why entering a space dominated by big corporations can be a great idea.

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The State of Food Innovation: Food Waste and Recovery in Boston

Maybe mom was right: we should be finishing more of our plates. Food waste is obviously an equity issue. Feeding the world gets more difficult each year, as the population explodes (expected to top 9 billion by 2050) and the extreme weather associated with climate change threaten crop yields in developing countries year over year. Even as we write this, Yemen is on the verge of famine, with 3.2 million children and adults at imminent risk of starving.

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