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SF food
fromBuzzFeed
9 hours ago

21 "Dirty Secrets" From Grocery Store Employees That Most Customers Don't Know

Grocery store workers reveal secrets about products, customer behavior, and store policies that consumers often overlook.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
16 hours ago

12 Common Foods That Are Dangerous To Eat Raw - Tasting Table

Food safety education is essential in culinary training, emphasizing the importance of proper food handling to prevent food-borne illnesses.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
23 hours ago

This $1.25 Dollar Tree Item Keeps Food At The Desired Temperature For Hours - Tasting Table

Dollar Tree's Hold/Cold Thermal Bag is an affordable solution for transporting temperature-sensitive foods.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Banish Garden Slugs With A Cheap And Easy Beer Trap - Tasting Table

Plump, wiggly slugs may look innocuous, but they can wreak serious havoc on a carefully-curated garden, even causing total crop failure.
Beer
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 day ago

Study: 'Default Nudge' to Oat Milk Reduces Carbon Footprint of Cafe Drinks

The baseline use of plant-based milk prior to instituting oat milk as the default was 16.6%. That jumped to 51.9% when baristas informed guests oat milk was the default option.
Coffee
#sustainability
LA food
fromEsquire
3 days ago

What We Can Learn from One Restaurant's Quest to Cut Out Plastic

Chef Edward Lee demonstrates that eliminating plastic in restaurants is feasible, as shown by his D.C. restaurant SHIA's successful transition to a plastic-free model.
Coffee
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why sustainable products fail-and what actually gets people to use them

Sustainable products fail when they require more care; they succeed when they minimize friction and simplify user behavior.
LA food
fromEsquire
3 days ago

What We Can Learn from One Restaurant's Quest to Cut Out Plastic

Chef Edward Lee demonstrates that eliminating plastic in restaurants is feasible, as shown by his D.C. restaurant SHIA's successful transition to a plastic-free model.
Coffee
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why sustainable products fail-and what actually gets people to use them

Sustainable products fail when they require more care; they succeed when they minimize friction and simplify user behavior.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Why Is Cereal So Expensive Now? - Tasting Table

Cereal prices are rising due to inflation, decreased demand, and increased production costs, impacting consumer purchasing habits.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

4 Whole Foods Meats To Buy And 3 To Avoid - Tasting Table

Whole Foods offers a selection of meats, with some products like 365 ground pork being worth trying for their flavor and quality.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Why Discounts Are No Longer Optional For Your Business

Discounts have become essential in the LLC services market, influencing customer decisions and competitive strategies.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

5 Canned Items To Buy At Aldi And 2 To Skip, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Canned food can be convenient and delicious, especially when choosing quality products like Aldi's Happy Harvest tomatoes.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

What Kind Of Tomatoes Does McDonald's Use? Plant And Grow Their Seeds To Find Out - Tasting Table

McDonald's sources Roma tomatoes primarily from Florida, where 90% of winter tomatoes are grown, and they can be added to any sandwich upon request.
#food-waste
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Ag Policy Connection: Tackling food waste through a systems approach, with Lori Nikkel

Canada's food waste is a systemic issue, with 46.5% of food produced lost or wasted, necessitating a national food waste strategy.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

What Walmart Does With Expired Foods (It's Probably Not What You'd Guess) - Tasting Table

Food waste is a significant issue, with Walmart aiming to reduce it by 50% by 2030 through composting and better packaging.
#aldi
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

10 Aldi Items Customers Rebuy On Every Shopping Trip - Tasting Table

Aldi's private-label products, especially Earth Grown organic tofu, are popular repeat purchases among customers for their quality and affordability.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The Reason You Don't See Many Employees At Aldi - Tasting Table

Aldi's low prices result from minimal staffing and efficiency-focused employee training.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Aldi Customers Frequently Face One Big Issue When Shopping At The Chain - Tasting Table

Aldi frequently faces stock shortages, frustrating customers who rely on the store for basic items.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Freezer Aisle Door Habit Way Too Many Of Us Need To Break - Tasting Table

Holding supermarket freezer doors open can cause food safety risks and quality issues due to temperature fluctuations and condensation.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

What Are Banana Bags, And Do They Actually Extend The Fruit's Shelf Life? - Tasting Table

Banana bags claim to keep bananas fresh longer, but results vary widely among users.
#trader-joes
Pets
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Bagging Habit Trader Joe's Employees Wish Shoppers Would Stop - Tasting Table

Customers at Trader Joe's often bring in dirty reusable bags containing pests and offensive items, causing frustration for employees.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

9 Frequently Returned Food Items At Trader Joe's - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's has a relaxed return policy, allowing returns of items customers don't like, especially fresh products that spoil easily.
Pets
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Bagging Habit Trader Joe's Employees Wish Shoppers Would Stop - Tasting Table

Customers at Trader Joe's often bring in dirty reusable bags containing pests and offensive items, causing frustration for employees.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

9 Frequently Returned Food Items At Trader Joe's - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's has a relaxed return policy, allowing returns of items customers don't like, especially fresh products that spoil easily.
#grocery-shopping
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Easiest Way To Stop Overspending At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Curbside pickup helps save money by reducing impulse buys and allowing easier price comparisons.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Easiest Way To Stop Overspending At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Curbside pickup helps save money by reducing impulse buys and allowing easier price comparisons.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Can a Home Appliance Fix the Problem of Soft-Plastic Waste?

Clear Drop's Soft Plastic Compactor offers a unique solution for recycling soft plastics but may not be practical for average consumers.
#food-safety
Cooking
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

How long can you keep leftovers? Surprising foods that are high risk

Certain leftovers like pizza, risotto, and fried rice pose a high risk of food poisoning if not stored properly.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The One Container You Should Never Use For Raw Meat, According To A Food Scientist - Tasting Table

Plastic food storage containers are porous and harbor bacteria more readily than glass or stainless steel, making them less safe for storing raw meat and other foods.
E-Commerce
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Don Carli On Tuning What We See Online To Reduce eCommerce Returns

Retail returns will cost $850 billion in 2026, with 22% due to products not matching online expectations.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

You Might Be Storing Leftover Slow Cooker Meals Wrong - Here's What To Do Instead - Tasting Table

Properly store slow cooker leftovers to prevent bacterial growth and damage to the cooker.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I grew up in a house where we didn't throw food away, we didn't leave lights on, and we didn't buy what we didn't need. I thought that was poverty. It took me twenty years to realize it was intelligence dressed in clothes that embarrassed me. - Silicon Canals

Childhood frugality develops cognitive discipline about money that often proves more valuable than abundance, though cultural messaging creates shame around restraint.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Avoid These 9 Mistakes When You Buy Blueberries - Tasting Table

Blueberries are nutritious, delicious, and require careful selection to ensure freshness and quality when purchasing.
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Use This Tool When Picking Citrus Fruit To Help It Last Longer After Harvest - Tasting Table

Citrus fruits are delicious, fragrant, and packed with vitamins and nutrients, making them versatile for snacking, salads, juicing, cooking, baking, and seasoning.
Everyday cooking
Agriculture
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why the industry that feeds 8 billion people still can't read its own data

Agriculture's fragmented, incompatible data systems prevent AI from delivering value, despite massive untapped information potential worth $500 billion globally.
#frozen-vegetables
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Before Buying Frozen Food, Give The Bag A Squeeze. Here's Why - Tasting Table

Frozen vegetables can last up to a year but may develop freezer burn, affecting taste and texture.
SF food
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Here's Why Frozen Vegetables Cost So Much Less Than Fresh (And There's An Added Bonus) - Tasting Table

Frozen vegetables cost less than fresh produce primarily due to reduced waste and more efficient supply chains, not inferior quality.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

9 Freezer Aisle Mistakes You Might Be Making - Tasting Table

Squeeze frozen products before purchasing to detect thawing and refreezing, which damages food quality and texture through cellular breakdown.
Public health
fromEurasia Review
1 month ago

Digital Transformation Of Food Retail Is Reshaping Food Access For Consumers

Digital retail transformation reshapes food access through online platforms and AI, creating both health promotion opportunities and risks of targeted unhealthy food marketing to vulnerable populations.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

How Grocery Outlet's Food Gets Onto Its Shelves - Tasting Table

Grocery Outlet achieves extreme discounts by buying excess inventory and overstock from other retailers at steep markdowns, operating as a food outlet store rather than a traditional discount supermarket.
#frozen-food
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Everyday cooking

One of Food Safety's Most Important Rules Doesn't Make Any Sense. Here's What to Do Instead.

Frozen food retains nutrients well, but thawing methods can be misleading and ineffective.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
Food & drink

The Grocery Items That Are Set To Dominate In 2026 - Tasting Table

Rising grocery costs drive Americans to buy more frozen food for longevity, affordability, and sales, with frozen meals and desserts leading frozen-food spending.
Everyday cooking
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

One of Food Safety's Most Important Rules Doesn't Make Any Sense. Here's What to Do Instead.

Frozen food retains nutrients well, but thawing methods can be misleading and ineffective.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Buying Leafy Greens In Bulk? Here's How Long They Really Last - Tasting Table

Bagged leafy greens last 4-5 days unopened or 2 days after opening, while loose greens last up to 10 days; proper storage in airtight containers with paper towels in the crisper drawer preserves freshness.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

7 Walmart-Brand Groceries To Avoid, According To Shoppers - Tasting Table

Great Value and Bettergoods are Walmart's in-house brands, with some products receiving negative customer feedback.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

5 Ways Frozen Foods Can Help You Stretch Your Grocery Budget - Tasting Table

Frozen foods offer superior quality, nutritional value, and affordability compared to fresh or canned alternatives, making them ideal for budget-conscious grocery shopping.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Don't Buy Olive Oil In This Type Of Bottle - Unless You Want It To Spoil Faster - Tasting Table

Avoid plastic bottles for olive oil storage; use dark glass or tin containers instead to prevent oxidation and spoilage.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

IRJ Frozen Foods: From Farm to Freezer Leader

Our goal in starting this business was to build a reliable, sustainable company. We wanted to deliver high-quality frozen fruit products while creating long-term value for our partners and community. We are direct producers - from the farm to the table.
Silicon Valley food
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Why You Should Save That Costco Peanut Butter Pretzel Container - Tasting Table

Kirkland Signature Peanut Butter Pretzel jars are large, reusable plastic containers suitable for storing dry ingredients, tools, camping equipment, and pet food after thorough hand washing.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Should You Remove Raw Meat From Its Packaging Before Storing? - Tasting Table

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), all ground meat, as well as poultry (even those with longer expiration dates) should be used or frozen within the first 48 hours of coming home from the store. Raw steaks, pork chops, and roasts can go a bit longer, at three to five days.
Miscellaneous
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Canned Meats You Should Think Twice About Buying - Tasting Table

Canned ground beef has poor texture and smell comparable to dog food, making fresh or frozen alternatives preferable for most consumers.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The One Storage Container Change That Helps Keep Food Safer - Tasting Table

Shallow food storage containers are superior for kitchen use because they cool faster, fit better in storage spaces, and reduce condensation and food safety risks.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Bye, Seafood: Expect To Spot This Tinned Food All Over In 2026 - Tasting Table

Artisanal tinned vegetables are emerging as a predicted 2026 food trend, following the success of premium seafood conservas in Spain and Portugal, offering high-quality alternatives to traditional canned vegetables.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Absolute Best Way To Store Green Garlic To Keep It Fresh And Crisp - Tasting Table

Moisture is your best bet for keeping green garlic fresh and crisp long enough to elevate your dishes throughout the week. Just wrap it in a damp paper towel before placing it in a plastic bag for fridge storage (the crisper drawer should work). These steps should last it for about five to seven days.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Major UK supermarkets launch investigations after shocking food waste claims

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
Environment
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Stop Tossing Empty Plastic Fruit Containers When You Could Just Save Them For Your Next Road Trip - Tasting Table

Wash and repurpose plastic fruit containers as lightweight, reusable snack boxes for road trips, lunches, and portioned snacks to reduce waste.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You'll Probably Want To Avoid This Popular Type Of Meat At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Pre-marinated packaged meats compromise texture and contain excessive sodium and phosphates, making homemade marinades a healthier alternative despite requiring more time.
Gadgets
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Wait, Are Garbage Bags Supposed To Be Turned Inside Out? - Tasting Table

Turning trash bags inside out can ease fitting but may negate interior scent/additive placement; manufacturers say any method that fits is acceptable.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

That Empty Potato Chip Bag Probably Doesn't Belong In Your Recycling Bin - Tasting Table

While you might assume that potato chip bags or other snack bags are recyclable, most are made from mixed materials. This means that the bags may contain plastic on the outside and an inner lining of plastic and aluminum film or foil. While the individual materials may be recyclable on their own, the only way they could be used is if the recycling facility has the means by which to separate the materials.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Humanity's favourite food': how to end the livestock industry but keep eating meat

For someone aiming to end the global livestock industry, Bruce Friedrich begins his new book called Meat in disarming fashion: I'm not here to tell anyone what to eat. You won't find vegetarian or vegan recipes in this book, and you won't find a single sentence attempting to convince you to eat differently. This book isn't about policing your plate.
Environment
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

These 9 Grocery Items Might Be More Difficult To Find In 2026 - Tasting Table

Many of us take the simple, everyday task of grocery shopping for granted. You walk through the doors, grab a cart, throw in the things you need, pay the (ever-increasing) bill, and then go on your way. In theory, it should be simple. But actually, grocery shopping can be challenging, especially when the things you need aren't on the shelves.
Agriculture
Cooking
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

The egg storage mistake almost everyone makes that affects freshness - Silicon Canals

Store eggs in their original carton on a middle or lower refrigerator shelf toward the back to maintain stable temperatures and preserve freshness.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

Report: Sustainability Must Be Embedded Into Core Buying Practices to Drive Change

"Ironically, many if not most of these 'sustainability' projects remain disassociated from companies' core procurement strategies, meaning the coffee produced from these projects is not necessarily bought by the companies involved, or only in minimal quantities," the paper states. "And for the coffee that is purchased, prices do not factor into the project design, despite the fact that price is the single variable impacting farmer income that is in the direct control of companies."
Coffee
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Is Destroying Grocery Supply Chains

Whole Foods shelves sit empty after a data breach shut down its wholesale distributor. Meat packers working for JBS Foods are paralyzed as an $11 million ransomware attack takes out their processing facilities. Some 2.2 million workers at Stop & Shop and Hannaford have their personal data exposed as the result of a cyberattack on parent company Ahold Delhaize USA. These scenarios, straight from a William Gibson novel, are becoming increasingly common in supply chains across the world.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Is Milk Going Bad Faster Now? What To Do If Yours Is Spoiling Early - Tasting Table

I noticed a gallon recently went bad like two weeks before the expiration date.
Food & drink
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Make Stale Snacks A Thing Of The Past By Pulling The Plug On Pantry Storage - Tasting Table

Freezing opened bags of dry snacks like popcorn, chips, and crackers preserves crispness by preventing moisture absorption that causes staleness.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Buying Pantry Container Sets Will Backfire For So Many People - Tasting Table

Buy individual pantry containers tailored to contents to save space and money; label with expiration dates, use FIFO and lazy Susans for efficient organization.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Meat Is One Of The Most Returned Items At Costco - Tasting Table

Costco's liberal return policy leads to frequent meat returns due to reported poultry defects (green or woody meat), rotten-smelling chicken, and declining beef quality.
#packaging
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Counterfeit honey is widespread, difficult to detect, economically damaging to beekeepers, and often indistinguishable from genuine honey using current testing methods.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Food safety and compliance: How smart refrigeration protects your business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Refrigeration is one of the most important elements of a successful food safety program, regardless of whether you run a retail operation, catering service or restaurant. Smart refrigeration technologies allow for greater protection against spoilage, reduced time spent monitoring refrigerators/freezers and the ability to provide inspections without the need for manual monitoring. Keep reading to find out how smart refrigeration technology works, and the ways in which it protects your business.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Should You Avoid Buying Frozen Meats At The Grocery Store? - Tasting Table

Properly frozen and packaged meat can retain peak nutrients and flavor, and may be as healthy and tasty—or healthier—than fresh meat sold later.
Food & drink
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why you should never store potatoes and onions together and what happens when you do - Silicon Canals

Storing potatoes and onions together accelerates spoilage because onions release ethylene gas and moisture that cause potatoes to sprout and rot.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

9 Mistakes Everyone Makes With Plastic Wrap - Tasting Table

You probably already know that it's generally not a good idea to expose plastic - like food storage containers, for instance - to high temperatures. After all, it can cause chemicals in the plastic to leach into your food. It probably shouldn't come as a huge surprise, then, that it's also a bad idea to use plastic wrap under very high heat. This is because plastic wrap melts very easily when exposed to high temps,
Everyday cooking
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Fast Food Chain That Refuses Microwaves And Freezers Across All Locations - Tasting Table

In-N-Out avoids microwaves and freezers, preparing fresh ingredients and burgers in-house to ensure consistent high-quality fast-food across its locations.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Easiest Way To Prevent Gross Fridge Odor From Happening After Your Power Goes Out - Tasting Table

Loading your fridge with frozen ice packs ahead of time can help keep it cool if the power shuts down, and grouping cold food together can help it stay cool even as the temperature warms. It also helps to have a separate cooler ready to move any perishable items into during a prolonged outage. But no matter how else you prepare, you should also stave off odors by using a sponge.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

How Real Chefs Shop To Save Money & Reduce Waste

Plan shorter meal blocks, avoid buying unplanned sale items, save and repurpose scraps, and prepare cut-up produce to reduce grocery spending and food waste.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Those Jumbo-Sized Vegetables In The Grocery Store Should Ring Alarm Bells - Tasting Table

Oversized supermarket vegetables often grow quickly, become watery, and lose flavor; choosing average-sized produce yields better taste and tenderness.
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