87% of grocery surplus never reaches food banks
#FoodInequality #FoodWasteOnly 13% of US grocery surplus reaches food banks due to poor communication and capacity limits. Food banks lack data on donations, causing arbitrary pickups. Pantry pickups help but face volunteer and storage issues, worsening bottlenecks. read more
7 creative ways to turn leftovers into new meals
#Leftovers #FoodWasteTurn leftovers into new meals with seven creative audience tips: layer in biryani casserole, smash into panini, make stock from chicken carcass, stuff ancho peppers, scramble with tofu, cook Polish beet soup, or press into cheesy quesadilla. read more
California Law Simplifies Food Date Labels to Cut Waste
#FoodWaste #CaliforniaLawCalifornia’s new law standardizes "use by" dates on food labels, reducing consumer confusion and cutting tons of food waste. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe discusses the change with Nick Lapis of Californians Against Waste. read more
California Farmer Gives Away 125,000 Pounds of Nectarines
#CaliforniaFarmer #FoodWasteA California farmer sued for selling his nectarines gives away 125,000 pounds for free instead of letting them rot. Amid a legal battle, he opens his orchard to the community, preventing waste and gaining support. read more
California bans confusing food labels to reduce waste
#FoodWaste #CaliforniaLawCalifornia bans confusing "sell by" labels, standardizing "Best if Used By" for quality and "Use By" for safety. This first-in-nation law aims to cut food waste and emissions, with New York following suit. read more
California Standardizes Food Date Labels to Cut Waste
#FoodWaste #CaliforniaLawStarting July 1, California will standardize food labels to reduce confusion and waste. Only "Best if Used By" for quality and "Use By" for safety are allowed, eliminating "Sell By" dates. This aims to cut the billions of pounds of edible food discarded annually. read more
Chefs Share Tips to Turn Leftovers Into Gold
#FoodWaste #LeftoverRecipesChef Margaret Li suggests viewing leftovers as a creative puzzle, not a chore. Use "hero recipes" like stir-fry or frittatas, label leftovers with destined meals, save odds and ends for stock or pesto, and avoid perfectionism to reduce food waste and save money. read more
Las Vegas buffet closures leave 5,000 pigs hungry
#LasVegas #FoodWasteLas Vegas buffet closures impact 5,000 pigs fed on food waste from casinos. Farmers now source from grocery stores, processing 55 tons daily. This shift, accelerated by COVID-19, replaces traditional buffets with food halls. read more