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How a Local Greengrocer Cut Food Waste and Grew Profit
Episode 45 of Small Business Success with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna visit a small-town greengrocer in Portland, Maine that turned a food waste problem into a profit center. By launching a weekly 'Ugly Produce' subscription box, the owner, Maria, recaptured 30% of her inventory that used to get tossed — adding $4,200 a month in revenue. The hosts break down the unit economics, the logistics of grading produce, and how local shops can build a sustainability story that attracts customers and press. They also discuss the broader trend of imperfect produce retail, referencing the rise of…
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