New Council - UMaine, businesses team up to tackle food waste boost local business

The group has identified the reduction of food waste and the diversion of organic waste from landfills as the highest priorities. It also noted that there are links between food waste and food insecurity.

“The Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association is proud to collaborate with the University of Maine and the Mitchell Center to find practical solutions to combat food waste,” Christine Cummings, the association’s executive director, said in the release.

“With strengthened connections and communication, their sustainability strategies will ideally result in cost-saving initiatives that help businesses meet the goals of Maine’s food recovery hierarchy.” 

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