‘Sad’ Bananas Motivate Shoppers to Reduce Food Waste, Research Indicates Introduction Food waste continues to be a pressing global issue, with millions of tons discarded every year. However, a creative solution to this dilemma has emerged—labeling single bananas as “sad singles.” This novel approach...
Ryp Labs Crowned Winner of Lineage’s 2024 Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge Introduction In a groundbreaking moment for the food supply chain industry, Ryp Labs has been crowned the winner of Lineage Logistics’ 2024 Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge. The prestigious competition, held in No...
Returnable Bottles, Vape Pens, and Food Waste: What Michiganders Throw Away Introduction Michigan has long been recognized for its innovative bottle deposit law, yet 2023 revealed a surprising trend: $130 million worth of returnable bottles went unredeemed. This, coupled with a surge in vape pen was...
Fruit with Feelings: ‘Sad Bananas’ Strategy Boosts Sales by 58%, Reduces Food Waste Introduction Ever walked past single, bruised bananas at the grocery store, destined to be overlooked and wasted? A clever campaign dubbed "Sad Bananas" is changing that narrative. By giving lonely bananas a personal...
How Composting Can Reduce Methane Caused by Thanksgiving Food Waste Introduction Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and, of course, food. But with an abundance of meals comes the challenge of managing leftovers. Shockingly, Americans discard 316 million pounds of food during Thanksgiving,...