Phoenix New Times, Bahar Anooshahr: “Imperfect Foods, a Grocer That Aims to Reduce Food Waste, Finally Comes to Arizona” 10/29/2020)

The online grocery Imperfect Foods is now delivering in Arizona, including areas of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Glendale. The subscription-based company collects imperfect-looking and excess produce directly from farmers and purveyors and delivers it to its customers in an effort to reduce food waste. Divine Flavor, based in Nogales, Arizona, has been one of Imperfect Foods’ partners for the last several years, offering their high-quality peppers, cucumbers, melons, eggplants, tomatoes, green beans, and brussels sprouts that don’t meet retailers’ specifications.