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6 Tips To Reduce Food Waste

In Canada, 63% of the food thrown away could have been consumed. Vegetables and fruits are the most wasted food. Find out how you can reduce food waste.

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Better Potatoes Mean Less Food Waste

Genetic tweaks can drastically reduce food waste post-harvest. The Innate® potato is an example of a new crop designed to reduce food waste by being more durable.

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Carrots for Cattle: Working Together to Prevent Food Waste

Farmers and food companies are coming up with new ways to reduce waste and find new uses for products that can’t be fully utilized in the human food stream.

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Making Gin and Whisky from Local Ingredients

Black Fox Farm and Distillery is known for their award-winning gin and whisky, but also for their sustainability efforts and advocacy for Saskatchewan-based agri-food products.

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What is Upcycling?

Upcycling is one solution to reducing food waste by taking overlooked byproducts (leftover foodstuff) of processing and creating new ingredients.

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How to Make a Stir-Fry

Learning how to make a stir fry is simple. What could be better than a meal in one pan that’s fresh packed with veggies and protein.

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Enjoy Your Vegetables: Beets

Besides being delicious, beets are super good for us. Get information and tips on cooking, storing and preventing food waste.

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Enjoy Your Vegetables: Cabbage

Cabbage is one vegetable that doesn’t get enough love. Get information and tips on cooking, storing and preventing food waste.

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Enjoy Your Vegetables: Corn

Corn on the cob, is a delicious summer treat. Get information and tips on cooking, storing and preventing food waste.

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Enjoy Your Vegetables: Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the very best things to come from the earth. Get information and tips on cooking, storing and preventing food waste.

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Insect Farming in Canada

Insects are common fare in many parts of the world. In recent years, edible insects like crickets and mealworms are gaining in popularity in Canada.

Ranchers & Brewers Make Two Products From One

Farmers and brewers save money, keep organic waste out of the landfill, and produce two valuable food products from one ingredient.

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AquaGrow Farms at Mississauga Food Bank

This food bank is changing the food landscape. AquaGrow Farms uses aquaponics, a form of agriculture that combines aquaculture and hydroponics.

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How to Make Chicken or Turkey Stock

Making homemade chicken stock is simple to do, and one of the best skills you can have in your kitchen repertoire.

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3 Ways to Crush Grocery Shopping

Follow a grocery shopping strategy to get what you need to make balanced, budget-wise meals safely. Here are some tips for grocery shopping.

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10 “Cool” Freezer Hacks That Also Reduce Food Waste

Savvy use of a deep freeze storage keeps a good supply of meal items on hand and helps reduce food waste.

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3 Ways to Shop, Cook and Eat Healthy in Stressful Times

Your food choices play a large role in keeping you healthy. Here are three ways to shop, cook, and eat well now and always!

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Reinvent Leftovers with an Easy Stir Fry Recipe

Using up leftovers in a stirfry is a great way to avoid food waste. Learn the main components of a stirfry and how to make one with the ingredients in your fridge.

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What is a Lamb Feedlot?

Learn more about how this lamb feedlot uses byproducts, from making beer and apple juice, to feed lambs.

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Are Canned Foods Healthy?

Are canned foods like vegetables, legumes and fruit equally as healthy as fresh? Canned foods are a healthy option to include in your diet.

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