As food waste becomes a bigger issue for American consumers the need for federal or local legislation may not be as urgent.
At least that’s what several produce industry experts said during a United Fresh BB #:145458 Reimagine webinar June 9.
“When businesses react to what consumers want, that’s a better approach than government regulation,” said Sona Raziabeegum, Senior Director, Strategic Planning & Analysis for Apeel Sciences BB #:345580.
“Consumers want fresher food and less waste, and this is going to happen with or without government regulation.”
Stefan Kalb, Co-Founder of technology company Shelf Engine, said he sees a parallel to plastic straws, which have been banned in some places because of consumer demand for change.
2021 GeekWire Awards revealed: Big winners, surprise guests, and the best in Pacific NW tech
May 20, 2021 at 8:49 pm
Coverage of the 2021 GeekWire Awards, presented by Wave Business, the Pacific NW’s annual startup and technology awards. See all coverage.
Some of the winners at the 2021 GeekWire Awards during their virtual acceptance speeches on Thursday. (GeekWire video screen grabs)
It’s been a tough year for people everywhere. But Thursday proved to be an inspiring day, as the 2021 GeekWire Awards returned to honor some of the leading innovators and entrepreneurs who make up the Pacific Northwest tech community.
In another virtual event which everyone hopes will be the last of the pandemic GeekWire recognized more than 60 finalists and honorees across 14 categories, from Startup of the Year to CEO of the Year and lots in between.
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Startup of the Year: Vote for the hottest up-and-coming company at the GeekWire Awards
April 19, 2021 at 10:32 pm
Coverage of the 2021 GeekWire Awards, presented by Wave Business, the Pacific NW’s annual startup and technology awards. See all coverage.
The five finalists for this year’s Startup of the Year category at the GeekWire Awards reflect the strength of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest.
Common Room; Ozette; SeekOut; Shelf Engine; and Strike Graph are on the brink of stardom. But more importantly, they are innovating, executing, and making a difference.
Seattle enterprise software startup Ally won last year’s award for a category that has honored companies such as Crowd Cow, Convoy, Arivale, Rover, and others in the past.
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