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Read all about it! Stay updated with the latest news about conserving food and reducing food waste.

Kroger offers convenience and flexibility for Thanksgiving shopping

November 6, 2026

7 make-ahead Thanksgiving dishes you should make and what to save for the big day

November 5, 2026

How AI could help us waste less food

November 2, 2026

The parts of fruits and vegetables most throw away could save your health—and the planet

October 29, 2026

How long cooked food lasts in the fridge before it is no longer safe to eat: Why smelling it is not enough

October 26, 2026

Schools generate massive amounts of food waste. Here’s how to curb it

October 25, 2026

From food waste to food value: A new way to identify where business can act

October 23, 2026

Composting for beginners at home

October 22, 2026

13 habits food waste experts practice in their own kitchens

October 16, 2026
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This work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, project award no. 2024-68015-42110, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.