Chellie Pingree actually said...

"Moving forward, we could align with what most other countries do, and as Representative Pingree discussed, require a standard quality label on foods where freshness is a concern, and a standard safety..."

"When I tell people that 40 percent of the food that is produced in this country is wasted, they are usually shocked."

"Recognizing the extent of this problem, USDA and EPA announced the first food waste reduction goal last year--a 50 percent reduction by 2030."

"support the Food Recovery Act, introduced by Representative Pingree."