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Have you tried TooGoodToGo? I have really enjoyed this app. Not everyone knows this, but most expiration dates shown on foods indicate the quality of the food, not the perishability of the food. Of course, this is not always the case; expiration dates on perishable items such as meats, poultry, eggs, dairy, etc. do indicate the date you should consume the food. Always follow the Look - Smell - Taste method: does the food look bad? If not, does it smell bad? If not, do a taste test—does it taste bad? This app has been a great source for purchasing less expensive essentials such as bakery bags from Whole Foods, surprise bags from local sellers at farmers' markets, and even whole fresh meals at the end of a restaurant's day. I believe in their mission to reduce food waste, lower carbon emissions, and help local businesses earn money for food they would have otherwise not earned anything on. Why not give them a try and help a local business and the planet along the way? #sustainability #foodwaste #shoplocal #localfood

🍔 Hold the cheese, it's time for a McMakeover! 🍟 Attention all foodies and burger lovers, McDonald's has made a bold move by replacing cheese with a cheaper vegetable oil in their menu items. As a result, their food license has been suspended. 🚫 While some may be cheesed off by this change, let's look at the brighter side. This decision not only reduces the cost of their products but also promotes a healthier alternative. 🥗 Who says fast food can't be nutritious? 🍔 As a society, we are constantly evolving and so are our food choices. It's refreshing to see a giant corporation like McDonald's adapting to these changes and prioritizing the well-being of their customers. 🌱 So let's give a round of applause to McDonald's for taking a step towards a greener and healthier future. Let's embrace change and support companies that are willing to make a positive impact. 🙌🏼 Who's up for a veggie burger with a side of sustainability? 🌍 #McMakeover #HealthyFastFood #SustainableEating

Recognizing the urgent need to revolutionize Nigeria’s food landscape, Eatnow.ng has launched a groundbreaking initiative to combat food waste and hunger, introducing a platform that offers discounted, close-to-expiry food items. Eatnow.ng’s platform provides a simple and intuitive solution for users to explore nearby supermarkets and their inventory of discounted items. Users can easily identify participating supermarkets within their vicinity, view product details, expiry dates, and prices. The company has partnered with local supermarkets to make food nearing its expiry date available at heavily discounted rates, offering savings of up to 80%. https://tr.ee/mNSzIAVo2X Independent

Recognizing the urgent need to revolutionize Nigeria’s food landscape, Eatnow.ng has launched a groundbreaking initiative to combat food waste and hunger, introducing a platform that offers discounted, close-to-expiry food items. Eatnow.ng’s platform provides a simple and intuitive solution for users to explore nearby supermarkets and their inventory of discounted items. Users can easily identify participating supermarkets within their vicinity, view product details, expiry dates, and prices. The company has partnered with local supermarkets to make food nearing its expiry date available at heavily discounted rates, offering savings of up to 80%. https://tr.ee/mNSzIAVo2X Independent

I've heard it so many times: extending shelf life of chilled ready to eat foods means sacrificing quality. This belief holds back progress that could make our food systems more sustainable.   What if you could have a convenient meal knowing it would taste just as fresh and be of just as good quality on day one as it would on day 25 or even 45...instead of just having 5 days, and that it's hardly edible on day 5!?   I am admittedly a food-tech geek that gets excited about the potential here. It means convenience can have great quality without the rampant spoilage/waste across the value chain. It's a win-win for everyone. At Micvac we're here to support this much needed transition. What are your thoughts on this approach?   #Sustainability #FoodQuality #FreshnessReimagined

"Best By?" "Use By?" "Sell by?" But Why? On today’s episode of Cartside 🛒 Convos, we’re talking with Jimbo’s shoppers about what they think the difference between “best by”, “use by”, and “sell by” is. The USDA estimates that 30 percent of the food supply is lost or wasted at the retail and consumer levels. One source of food waste arises from consumers or retailers throwing away wholesome food because of confusion about the meaning of dates displayed on the label. In an effort to reduce food waste, it is important that consumers understand that the dates applied to food are for quality and not for safety. Food products are safe to consume past the date on the label, and regardless of the date, consumers should evaluate the quality of the food product prior to its consumption. 🚮 A “Best if Used By or Before” date indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality. A “Sell-By” date tells the store how long to display the product for sale for inventory management. A ”Use-By” date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a safety date except for when used on infant formula. Manufacturers provide dating to help consumers and retailers decide when food is of best quality and when to enjoy them by. These foods can still be enjoyed after the date, but the flavor, smell or texture may be affected. Except for infant formula, dates are not an indicator of the product’s safety, and are not required by Federal law. It is not unlawful to sell food past the “Sell By” date. Disclaimer Waste practices can vary commercially and by incorporated and incorporated towns, townships, cities, counties & states. That’s what makes this whole waste industry thing so gosh darn silly. However waste collection and disposal tend to be improving all the time 💪 Please check with your local haulers for current accepted waste practices! We at Waste Wise & Allgoods Nonprofit, take pride in researching and verifying factual information to the best of our ability. If we have made an error, please reach out and provide your credible source. We will be happy to correct errors, if any. Do your part, get smart, #watchwastewise 📺

Two food sustainability giants just partnered for impact. Too Good To Go & Whole Foods are teaming up. Too Good To Go -- is the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food. They rescue perfectly good food from going to waste, offering deep discounts (50% off or better) on surplus high quality meals & ingredients. Whole Foods Market -- a giant in the world of healthy + sustainable food with 500+ stores in North America and billions in annual sales –  needs no introduction. Together, 450+ Whole Foods Market stores are now offering “surprise bags” of surplus food on Too Good To Go’s app. The partnership is expected to save millions of meals annually, boosting both companies’ sustainability efforts and scaling their impact. Too Good To Go is currently in 27 cities, and this partnership will extend their reach to 24 new states. Meanwhile, this will make Whole Foods Market more accessible, with $9.99 prepared food bags (retail value $30, including a surprise selection of soup, ready-to-eat meals, and/or protein salads) and $6.99 bakery bags (retail value $21, including a surprise selection of bakery items like breads, muffins, and scones). You can snag one of the (four) prepared food bags or (two) bakery bags per store each day – typically the hour before stores close – via the Too Good To Go app. I love this partnership for three reasons: 1) It makes better food more affordable & accessible – in a phrase, it’s sustainability at scale. 2) It overcomes both partners’ weaknesses by focusing on the others’ strengths. 3) It directly addresses our single biggest food sustainability opportunity – food waste. Bravo to both teams. This is exactly how partnerships should be done. #partnership #food #sustainability #leadership

You know what a meal kit is, but have you ever wondered what's happening behind the scenes at HelloFresh Group? We are revolutionizing the food supply chain with a customer-centric, data-driven approach. HelloFresh Group provides a wide range of high-quality food solutions, including: 📦 Meal kits 🍲 Ready-to-eat meals 🍤 Seafood and meat delivery 🐶 Premium pet food All delivered directly to customers' doorsteps. Our direct-to-consumer model ensures full control over our operations, enabling us to optimize efficiency, respond swiftly to customer needs, and maintain competitive pricing. Innovation and sustainability are at the core of everything we do, as we continually strive to reduce our environmental impact and enhance the customer experience. Curious to learn more? Check out this 2-minute explainer on our business model and visit our newsroom for the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/e9iTygHj

Fast food is a big business Between 2022 and 2023, consumers spent an extra £2bn each year on fast food, growing the market by 10%. Earlier this week, I wrote about the 'chicken-ification' of our UK high streets. As a reminder, Fast food sales in the last year: 🍔 Beef: £1.98bn 🍗 Chicken: £4.45bn That's about £70 for every person in the UK. But value increases are not just driven by changes in consumer behaviour but also by increased distribution. McDonald's has announced plans to add 200 new locations, targeting high-street locations. Making it easier than ever to take a trip to the Golden Arches. Availability + affordability = Acceptance Another reminder that food environments shape our diets. To effectively reshape our Food system, we can't just focus on the supply side; we need to stimulate demand for healthier, more sustainable foods, too. 

We are delighted to have secured the support of Nomad Foods - Europe's leading frozen food manufacturer behind iconic brands such as Bird's Eye, Findus and Iglo - who will join on our mission to change the temperature that frozen food is stored and transported at. Aligned with our ambitions, their ongoing landmark 12-month study shows that storing frozen food at -15°C can reduce freezer energy consumption by 10-11% without any noticeable impact on product safety, texture, taste or nutritional value. 🔗 Read more in our interview with The Grocer on how we're aiming to decarbonise supply chains, while helping retailers minimise their Scope 3 emissions: https://lnkd.in/equWzx5U