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Have you ever questioned the age-old advice to chuck out any food with even a trace of mold on it? Misconceptions about moldy food often lead to unnecessary food waste and confusion regarding food safety. In this article, we’re going to unravel the mysteries of food mold to foster more sustainable food consumption habits. Mold ...
In this age of abundance, there is still a huge percentage of people who do not get three proper meals throughout the day. Wastage of cooked and raw food has become a source of worry for many. To counter this misuse, gleaning is making a comeback. The history of gleaning Gleaning, by definition, means the ...
The lingering pandemic has compelled millions of people to rely on technological means to survive. Notably, the usage of smartphones with a food delivery app has shot up across the world. While plenty of food delivery apps are already out there, there is a new kid on the block. This food delivery app is also ...
We tend to avoid choosing apples with brown spots, assuming that they taste bad. But if we are to end food waste, we’ll need to upend that assumption. A UCPH researcher emphasizes that there’s nothing wrong with oddly shaped or bruised apples. Which bananas end up in your shopping basket — the uniformly yellow ones ...
There are major gaps in how food waste in tourism is understood and calculated, according to researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Southern California. The waste originating from hotels, restaurants, and events is recognized and can be estimated and calculated, but as the tourism industry is becoming more and more ...