THE STATE OF FOOD WASTE

2022 Impact Report
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"It takes a village to solve a problem like this. We need an alliance of people with the best intentions who are willing to work together for the long haul."

Josh Domingues

CEO & Founder, Flashfood

The role of retail in the food waste crisis

Food waste is a global problem that happens at every point in the food supply chain.

Although the retail sector contributes a small percentage of overall food waste, the absolute amount of waste is still very significant because retailers handle enormous volumes of food.

Eliminating food waste at the retail level would significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help slow climate change, while also addressing the connected problems of hunger and food insecurity.
30-40%
of food produced is wasted
in the US alone, and in Canada nearly 60% of food produced is wasted.
8-10%
of all GHG emissions
are associated with food that is not consumed.
$26 million
in lost economic value at retail
in the US and Canada, which accounts for 5-15% of all food waste.
#1
component in US landfills
is food waste; the largest category of municipal solid waste (MSW) in landfills in 2021.

The role of retail in the food waste crisis

Food waste is a global problem that happens at every point in the food supply chain.

Although the retail sector contributes a small percentage of overall food waste, the absolute amount of waste is still very significant because retailers handle enormous volumes of food.

Eliminating food waste at the retail level would significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help slow climate change, while also addressing the connected problems of hunger and food insecurity.
30-40%
of food produced is wasted
in the US alone, and in Canada nearly 60% of food produced is wasted.
8-10%
of all GHG emissions
are associated with food that is not consumed.
$26 million
in lost economic value at retail
in the US and Canada, which accounts or 5-15% of all food waste.
#1
component in US landfills
is food waste; the largest category of municipal solid waste (MSW) in landfills in 2021.

2022 was a big year for us and our retailers

28,119,657

pounds rescued from the landfills

2,937,157

users shopping on Flashfood

$56,233,945

dollars saved for Flashfood app users

It takes a village

We added 325 new stores and 5 new states to the Flashfood network

Our impact grew substantially in 2022, thanks to the commitment of our partners across North America. We worked with our growing list of partners to roll out new initiatives and serve the communities that need it most.
“I don’t know how to tell you how big of an impact this app has had for me. I’ve been able to stock my freezer with fruits and veggies, and provide nutritional meals for my family and friends. I feel so proud about keeping food out of the trash. With the way the world is evolving, Flashfood is a relief, especially for families trying to figure out alternative ways to ‘get by’."

Flashfood shopper

“Let me tell [you] what I will be eating this month! I got some salmon steaks, a whole rainbow trout, filet of sole which I repackaged in eating portions for me [since] I live alone. I got some chicken, some lunch meat, bread and tortilla wraps and cake and cookies and veggies, fresh baby spinach, kale salad and fresh fruit tray and milk....so I am absolutely happy. About 90% of what I bought I have not eaten for a few years....because I could not afford it.”

Flashfood shopper

“Thank you for the time and effort you put into this program. This program helps me stretch my grocery budget and allows me to purchase more healthier options that I would otherwise not have the budget for (eg: produce boxes) and allows me to be able to afford things as a treat that I would normally not be able to afford (lamb chops and ahi tuna) but that make me feel that little bit fancy, and that makes me smile. So thanks for bringing the joy back to grocery shopping!!!!!”

Flashfood shopper

Best sellers on Flashfood

USA
Canada
1. Produce box
2. Ground beef
3. Chicken breast
4. Ground turkey
5. Super sub Italian sub
6. Fresh Atlantic salmon
7. St. Louis pork spare rib
8. Pork loin
9. Strawberries
10. Classic Italian deli sub
1. Produce box
2. Chicken breast
3. Ground beef
4. Ground turkey
5. Baby Spinach
6. Cauliflower
7. Light rye bread
8. Ground chicken
9. Pork sausages
10. Snap peas

SNAP comes to Flashfood

Knowing the difference affordable groceries can make to those in need, we spent 2022 working hard to offer SNAP EBT through Flashfood. The program officially launched in February of 2023, making Flashfood the first discount grocery app to offer SNAP EBT.
Knowing the difference affordable groceries can make to those in need, we spent 2022 working hard to offer SNAP EBT through Flashfood. The program officially launched in February of 2023, making Flashfood the first discount grocery app to offer SNAP EBT.
What is SNAP EBT?

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