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Food loss

Food that doesn't reach a consumer because of problems during its production, storage, processing, or distribution.

Food waste

Food meant for people to eat but is not eaten for any reason once it reaches stores or consumers.

Food recovery

Collecting good food that would otherwise be thrown away and giving it to people to eat.

Upcycled food product

A product made from surplus or leftover food ingredients that otherwise would not have been consumed by people, often with an environmental benefit.

Liaison

A person who connects and coordinates activities between different groups, in this case, the Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison within the Department of Agriculture.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legislative act that permits money to be spent on a specific program or agency, but does not actually provide the money itself; the money must be separately appropriated later.