22 Nov 2019 --- US supermarket chain Meijer is piloting the Flashfood app in some of its stores in a bid to reduce food waste. Customers will be able to use the app to purchase food – including meat, produce, seafood, and deli and bakery products – nearing its best-buy date at up to 50 percent off. The purchased food will be stored in a refrigerator or storage rack located in the front of each of the participating Metro Detroit supercenters until picked up by the customer. This move comes as consumers place an increased emphasis on sustainability, with food waste being one of the largest contributors to global carbon dioxide emissions.
