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When it comes to consumer food waste, the numbers can be staggering, but consider this: More than one-third of “all available food goes uneaten through loss or waste” in the United States, according ...

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In addition to incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet and streamlining your grocery budget, another critical aspect of food shopping is proper storage and maximizing shelf life.

About 45 million turkeys are slaughtered each year for Americans to feast on, according to the National Turkey Federation. The fall holiday also prompts epic waste. About 200 million pounds of turkey ...

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Loved ones unite with two common goals during the holidays. The first is to spend time with one another, and the second is to eat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and ...

With Black Friday around the corner, shoppers are gearing up to take advantage of sales ahead of the holiday season. But what’s saved through discounts is offset by environmental costs, experts say, ...

You've probably seen it before—leftover food that could have been used, just being thrown away at a restaurant. It happens more often than you think. Every year, restaurants generate millions of tons ...