
Managing the organic waste generated by a busy supermarket is a complex logistical and environmental challenge. Trimming fresh vegetables and preparing fruit salads leaves behind a mountain of unusable organic scraps. Rather than tossing this material into the trash, progressive retailers are seeking sustainable disposal solutions. Whole Foods Market recently announced a pilot program to test innovative food waste technology in their stores. Let us look at why Whole Foods is testing new tech for produce scraps behind the deli counter.