A recent study from Zest Labs about produce shelf life found that freshness varied significantly among products and stores. The study showed that the primary cause of food waste happens after harvest because of processing and harvest conditions. The Zest Labs study revealed that preventing food waste due to premature spoilage requires careful monitoring and evaluation. Finding a way to use the produce before it spoils is important.
Read our commentary on this article about the relationship and roles of preventing and repurposing food waste.