Food-sharing services come to rescue eateries in Japan

Restaurants and farms bring food directly to consumers before it goes to waste

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The number of items offered by the Tabete food-sharing service roughly doubled between February and March as more people stay home amid the spread of the coronavirus.

HIROKI OBAYASHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- With more people staying home to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, restaurants, grocery stores and farms selling to tourists are all struggling with unsold items.

This presents an opportunity for food-sharing services, which connect customers with sellers, who do not want to see their goods go to waste. For consumers, the services offer not just cheaper prices but a way to cut down on food waste while supporting their favorite shops.

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