Who Profits From Food Waste?

Australia loves a food rescue story. But who absorbs the financial loss before food is ever “rescued”? In this episode, Christine travels to Mannum in regional South Australia to meet Kelly from Wood Lane Pantry. What begins as a conversation about dehydrated meals quickly becomes something much bigger. A discussion about food systems, grower pressure, supermarket specifications and the hidden economics behind food waste. Christine explores why perfectly good produce is often rejected, who carries the financial burden when that happens, and why regional innovation is so often under recognised. This is not just a story about sustainability. It is a conversation about value, resilience and the future of Australian food systems. Featuring: • Wood Lane Pantry and their regional value recovery model • Food rescue versus value recovery • The realities facing growers and regional producers • Women-led innovation in regional Australia • Why decentralised food processing matters If you care about food security, regional business and supporting Australian growers, this episode will leave you thinking long after it ends. Wood Lane Pantry http://www.thefoodgranny.com.au  #TheFoodGranny #FoodWaste #SupportLocal #RegionalAustralia #SouthAustralianBusiness #FoodSecurity #SustainableFood #WomenInBusiness #FoodSystems #AustralianGrowers