Fresh Produce 101

Better storage methods could prevent food from being wasted.
Fresh Produce 101
Fruit left on the counter will continue to ripen. kazoka/Shutterstock
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Psssst! Could you use an extra $300? You might want to take a look in your garbage.

Recent studies indicate that food waste remains a significant issue in American households. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 31 percent of the food supply at retail and consumer levels is lost or wasted, amounting to approximately 133 billion pounds and nearly $162 billion in value.

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