15 May 2020 --- Minimizing food waste is top of mind for many during the COVID-19 pandemic, with consumers concerned about the potential ramifications for food supply chains. To address this concern and combat global food waste, researchers at the University of Maryland, US, have come together across departments in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources with the goal of clarifying the science or lack thereof behind food date labels. The team is highlighting the need for interdisciplinary research and global research trends in its new publication in Food Control.
