In addition to the U.S. Food Waste Challenge, USDA has unveiled several food loss reduction initiatives over the past few years, including an app to help consumers safely store food and
understand food date labels, new guidance to manufacturers on donating misbranded or sub-spec foods, and research on innovative technologies to make reducing food loss and waste cost effective.
«The customer comes first in our business, and this voluntary industry initiative provides shoppers with clear, easily
understood date label information, so our customers can be confident in the product's quality and safety,» said Joe Colalillo, president of ShopRite of Hunterdon County, Inc. and chairman and CEO of Wakefern
Food Corp. «
Food retailers and manufacturers are working towards the common goal of bringing consistency and greater clarity in product
date label messaging.
• Track record of following recipes and product directions to prepare
food item in accordance to quality standards • Special talent for operating and maintaining
food preparation equipment according to specific
food items to be cooked • Demonstrated success in
food handling procedures such as wrapping,
labeling,
dating, stocking and storing • Extensive awareness of managing
food rotation activities and following
food temperature control • Skilled at chopping, cutting, peeling, grinding, stirring and slicing meats, fruits and vegetables in predesignated cuts and portions • Well - versed in handling and maintaining
food inventories, with special focus on stock levels and procurement activities • Competent at coordinating standards of quality
food handling with proper sanitation standards • Excellent communication and listening skills, aimed at
understanding and carrying out
food preparation instructions accurately and in a time efficient manner • Superb time management abilities targeted at ensuring that
food items are prepared prior to commencement of cooking activities