Shoppers tend to be loyal to their grocers, and the grocery supply chain is so complex. (cnbc.com)
«There's no question that a patchwork of state food laws across the country with different labeling mandates and requirements will create confusion for consumers, cause significant new costs for Americans, and lead to critical problems for our nation's grocery supply chain,» said Pamela G. Bailey, president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers Association. (gmaonline.org)
Despite this, the grocery supply chain in the UK wastes 1.9 million tonnes of food every year, of which 56 per cent (or 1.1 million tonnes) is avoidable, according to the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP). (resource.co)