TikToker Says Only 25% of U.S. Stores Use Dynamic Pricing as Chains Trash Food

1 articles · Updated · dailydot.com · May 20

@itskaylajaiden said grocery chains discard edible produce, damaged packages and even full shipments when storage runs short, arguing stores keep food scarce to protect profit margins.
Only 25% of U.S. stores use dynamic pricing for near-expiry goods, she said, even though markdowns could cut waste and make groceries cheaper for budget-strapped shoppers.
She also alleged some stores lock dumpsters, pour bleach on discarded food or burn it, while donating too little to food banks despite promoting hunger-relief drives.
The video drew broad outrage on TikTok and debate on Reddit, where some users cited legal limits on donating expired or damaged food and challenged her claims about tax incentives and pricing.

With laws to protect food donors, what truly stops supermarkets from giving all surplus food to the hungry?

If food waste costs grocers billions, why isn't every store selling 'imperfect' produce at a deep discount?

Could buying cheap, near-expiry food actually make your total grocery bill higher in the future?