Fruits and vegetables are healthy food choices—but they don’t last. Before you have a chance to eat your avocado, orange, or apple, it may spoil. Within just a few days of purchase, many of these highly perishable foods can turn to trash.
It isn’t just a problem in individual households; it’s a liability throughout the entire supply chain. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), between 30 and 40 percent of the nation’s food supply never makes it to a belly.
