During America’s initial COVID-19 shutdown , food waste was an immediate concern. Look no further than Disney theme parks , which went from serving millions of guests a month to being closed indefinitely , creating a massive windfall for local foodbanks in California and Florida. But as stay-at-home orders continue, food waste will likely continue to get worse as both individuals and companies adjust to the path food takes to our plates. Americans are still eating (obviously), but our purchasing habits have changed , something that’s easily seen in empty grocery store shelves. But while the suppliers for supermarkets may be struggling to keep up, companies that support the hospitality industry and large scale clients like schools and businesses are forced to rework their logistics . These disruptions can impact farmers of perishable produce grown with specific outlets in mind, as well—assuming these farms can find enough laborers to even harvest their crops. As Po
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