It also serves as a throttle that allows companies to speed their supply chain up or slow things down when new orders arrive or existing ones get cancelled. (canadianbusiness.com)
They are an upscale breakfast / brunch chain up here... synonymous with quality. (mariamindbodyhealth.com)
Meanwhile huge amounts of edible food are wasted, either in the supply chain up to the consumer or at home by that same consumer after purchase. (packagingeurope.com)