Loop Resource News Today

Through organizations like Loop Resource, stores support local farmers by repurposing food not fit for human consumption into animal feed.

When Loop Resource launched more than five years ago just, three farmers were involved. Now, the companys operations include 3,000 farmers.

A new Nanos research poll says 61 per cent of Canadians are buying cheaper food, 25 per cent are stockpiling when they find deals and 17 per cent are simply eating less.

The Wood Buffalo Food Bank picked up boxes of food from Save on Foods today, but there was no bill at the end of the trip. The food bank partnered with the grocery chain and Loop Resource to be part of a food waste diversion program.

The Loop Resource is a program that connects grocery stores with small-scale farmers and homesteaders who'd like to feed their animals for free while diverting food waste.

Cellphone apps that make it easier for grocery stores, restaurants and catering companies to donate unsold food to charity have taken off, especially in the last year. It's changing the industry.