Farmers
Farmers confront a host of challenges that result in substantial food loss. For instance, fruits and vegetables that don’t meet aesthetic standards often go unsold, while unpredictable weather conditions can damage crops. Over-ripeness leads to spoilage before produce can reach consumers, and local overproduction can create a glut in the market, resulting in low prices and uneconomical harvests. These factors cumulatively contribute to a substantial amount of food loss at the farming level.