On the farm when crops are left unharvested because of lack of demand or labor shortages
At processing when labeling or other branding errors prohibit sale or donation of the product
During distribution when cans are dented or frozen product is inadvertently thawed
At grocery stores when misshapen fruit is pulled from display cases or rejected by consumers
At restaurants when the food served is uneaten and thrown away
In households when wholesome food is thrown away because it is near or past its “best if used” date