A measure of the problem of food waste in grocery shops, Tampere, Finland

Abstract

This presentation shows the results of a study based on a questionnaire on food waste in Tampere grocery shops on the amount and possible cost on the consumer, the shop, and community in thirteen (13) Tampere grocery shops. The study data were obtained through casual interviews, observations coupled with a background questionnaire. The influences of customer behavior, and shop policies were measured via descriptive statistics. It was realized almost all the factors correlate with the quantum of food waste in the shops. The constituents of the food waste included customer demands, shop policy, demand and supply, the rate of purchasing discounted food products, and preferences in choosing specific sizes, shapes and weights

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