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

World Food Day puts the power of everyday food choices on the table

October 16, 2026

Is it better to refrigerate warm food or let it cool on the counter?

October 14, 2026

Got meat? Best practices for freezing meat

October 12, 2026

Food Waste Warriors tackle America’s school lunch problem

October 12, 2026

NFL games leave behind thousands of pounds of food but where it ends up may surprise fans

October 12, 2026

New McGill research finds Too Good To Go partnership reduced fresh-food waste by 11% at Circle K U.S. stores

October 7, 2026

My fridge used to be full of forgotten leftovers- This simple habit keeps them on my radar

October 6, 2026

Kroger bakery leftovers don’t get thrown out: Here’s where they toss ‘em instead

October 4, 2026

How to stretch food dollars, reduce waste while keeping food safe

October 3, 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.