date:Aug 24, 2012
orth of unsold fruits and vegetables every year.
However, the problem of wastage extends all along the food supply chain, and overall waste has increased by half in the United States since the 1970s.
NRDC project scientist with the food and agriculture programDana Gunderssaid:As a country, were essentially tossing every other piece of food that crosses our path thats money and precious resources down the drain. With the price of food continuing to grow, and drought jeopardizing farmers nation