VOICED : Danish supermarket offers fresh take on expired food

The video discusses a supermarket in Copenhagen that sells surplus food, which has become popular enough to open a second store. Customers support the initiative as it reduces waste by selling expired or damaged goods. The store sources products from various supply chain points, including producers and supermarkets. Denmark has been addressing food waste for years, with some chains changing discount policies to prevent overbuying. These efforts have helped Denmark reduce food waste by 25% over five years.

What is the main reason for the popularity of the surplus food supermarket in Copenhagen?

• It provides free food to the needy.

• It sells surplus food at a lower cost.

• It offers a wide variety of fresh produce.

• It is located in a prime area of the city.

Which of the following is NOT a type of product sold in the surplus food supermarket?

• Prototypes that never took off

• Expired products

• Damaged packaging items

• Freshly baked goods

From where does the surplus food supermarket source its products?

• Online retailers

• Local farmers

• Producers and import/export companies

• Directly from consumers

What change did a major discount chain in Denmark make to help reduce food waste?

• Stopped selling perishable goods

• Started offering bulk discounts

• Shifted to selling items individually

• Increased prices of all products

By what percentage has Denmark reduced its food waste over the past five years?

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

• 30%