Reducing Plum Food Loss and Waste Across the Retail Supply Chain
April 9, 2025
In this whole chain case study from the PCFWC, food loss and waste hotspots in a plum supply chain in the Pacific Northwest were identified through collaboration between farm JL's Organic Orchards, distributor Organically Grown Company, and retailer New Seasons Market.
The project identified these insights and solutions:
60% of food loss and waste happens on farms.
9% of food loss and waste happens during distribution.
7% of food loss and waste happens at retail.
10 solutions were identified to reduce food loss and waste at the farm level, distribution level, retail level, and across the supply chain.
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The U.S. Food Waste Pact brings stakeholders from across the supply chain together to prevent and reduce food waste. From producers, to manufacturers, to distributors, to foodservice operators, to grocery retailers, signatories of the Pact report food waste data, discuss best practices, and test and scale food waste solutions.