FEDERALhearing transcript

House Committee Hearing on Food Waste Reduction

Original title: FOOD WASTE FROM FIELD TO TABLE

January 1, 2016

agriculture food waste sustainability food security supply chain

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and policy discussion regarding national food waste, which impacts agricultural efficiency, food prices, and the availability of resources for food-insecure populations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Agricultural producers

Producers are involved in the initial stages of the food supply chain where waste occurs and are subject to potential policy changes regarding food handling.

Food retailers and manufacturers

These entities manage large-scale food distribution and are involved in industry-wide sustainability initiatives discussed during the hearing.

Food-insecure populations

These groups are impacted by policies that determine how surplus food is recovered and redistributed.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on May 25, 2016, to examine the issue of food waste across the supply chain, from agricultural production to consumer consumption. The session featured testimony from industry experts, non-profit leaders, and legal scholars regarding strategies to reduce waste and improve food distribution.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 25, 2016, in Room 1300 of the Longworth House Office Building.
The session was titled 'Food Waste from Field to Table'.
The committee received testimony from seven expert witnesses representing non-profits, industry associations, and academia.
The hearing included the submission of written statements from the Can Manufacturers Institute and CropLife America.
The committee reviewed data and perspectives on food waste reduction through economics, supply chain management, and legal policy.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The purpose was to gather expert testimony and discuss the challenges and potential solutions regarding food waste in the United States.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included representatives from the Natural Resources Defense Council, ReFED, L&M Companies, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Feeding America, and Harvard Law School.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Food Recovery

The hearing highlights a shift toward integrating economic data and legal policy into food waste reduction strategies.

ReFED Harvard Law School

Connected Entities

personDiana Aviv“CEO of Feeding America”Map →

personCollin C. Peterson“Ranking Minority Member of the House Committee on Agriculture”Map →

personChellie Pingree“U.S. Representative from Maine and hearing witness”Map →

personJesse M. Fink“Managing Director of MissionPoint Partners LLC”Map →

personEmily M. Broad Leib“Director of the Food Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School”Map →

personDana Gunders“Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council”Map →

personMeghan B. Stasz“Senior Director of Sustainability at the Grocery Manufacturers Association”Map →

personJohn Oxford“CEO of L&M Companies”Map →

personK. Michael Conaway“Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture”Map →

Sources

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