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

Stop making these 8 food preservation mistakes this October: The safer methods that make your fall harvest last longer

October 1, 2026

Rotting food is supercharging the climate crisis. Here’s what to do about that

September 28, 2026

Every expert we spoke to said storing avocados this way is ruining them

September 26, 2026

Food waste as a business opportunity: The companies turning waste into value

September 24, 2026

Canning: Preserving food with science

September 22, 2026

The fridge organization habits that help save money every week

September 19, 2026

We asked a gardener if you can water plants with flat soda- here’s when you actually can

September 18, 2026

How much food is wasted in schools, and what can we do about it?

September 15, 2026

EPA Region 3 goes behind the scenes at Reading Terminal Market to highlight food waste solutions

September 15, 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.