Food preservation decisions increasingly hinge on a mismatch between how supply chains move and how perishability accumulates. Fresh produce often deteriorates long before it reaches end consumption, yet accountability for waste is disproportionately assigned at the point of disposal rather than the point of degradation. This distortion complicates procurement strategy, particularly for executives managing cost exposure across sourcing, transport and retail environments. Extending usable shelf life is no longer a marginal efficiency play; it directly influences margin stability, inventory planning and waste liability across the entire chain.
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