Food Logistics: Utilizing Community Resources and Surplus Food to Boost the Nutrient Economy [Careit Thought Leadership]

It’s no secret that hunger still remains a major social issue today, affecting nearly 25% of Americans. The food supply chain and logistics industry continues to be a significant contributor to food loss and food waste, which can occur at varying stages of the food supply chain as it is passed from producers to consumers.

Food waste significantly impacts the “nutrient economy” by representing a loss of nutrients that could be utilized for human consumption or agricultural purposes but instead is left in the dumpsters and landfills. When food is wasted, so are all the resources that went into producing, processing, distributing and preparing that food.

Reducing wasted food is a positive triple threat as it’s good for the environment, our community and economy. Alyson Schill, our CEO and co-founder, shared three pathways for suppliers and distributors to positively contribute to the circular nutrient economy and prevent food waste.