When food ends up in the landfill, It gets covered by other garbage and rots in an anaerobic state - meaning it doesn't get any oxygen while decomposing. This creates methane gas, a leading cause of greenhouse gases that make a noticeable gaping hole in the ozone layer and significantly contribute to climate change.
Grocery stores are left with a surplus of food items reaching their best-before date daily. The timing of when food is deemed unsellable is based on store policy; it typically ranges from a few days to 1-2 weeks.
This is where PFMA member Flashfood comes in. Flashfood is a technology company with two products that help the grocer connect the consumer to these products. By selling this food at 50% off the retail price through Flashfood, grocers can recover costs (i.e., reduce shrink) and significantly reduce their carbon footprint.
Consumers can take advantage of healthier food items like produce, meat, and prepared meals that they ordinarily deem too expensive. It's a #winwinwin for all!
Today's podcast, we talk to Nick Bertram, President and COO of Flashfood, to discuss food and, more importantly, food waste.
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