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Less food waste: Supermarkets can save money by giving surplus food away

  • April 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Less food waste: Supermarkets can save money by giving surplus food away
When supermarkets choose the right strategy for surplus food, they can both reduce food waste and improve their bottom line. An analysis from the University of Copenhagen shows that it is often more profitable to donate surplus food than to throw it away. In many cases, doing so leads to a direct financial gain.

Originally published at Phys.org

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