Fight to curb food waste increasingly turns to science, tech

An undated photo provided by SavrPak shows one of the California-based company's chemical-free, biodegradable packets that control moisture inside the package and fend off external moisture. A growing number of agri-tech companies are using science to try to extend the life of produce — and help prevent food waste. — AP Photo via SavrPak

Hate mealy apples and soggy french fries? Science can help.

Restaurants, grocers, farmers and food companies are increasingly turning to chemistry and physics to tackle the problem of food waste.