“Ugly” produce is still perfectly good for eating, and buying it reduces food waste and can save you money on groceries.
According to the FDA, 31% of our food supply is wasted by consumers and retail. One source of this waste is food that does not have the desired look for consumers but is perfectly edible. Various companies are working to counter this trend by selling this imperfect produce, sometimes at a lower price.
For more information on purchasing “ugly” produce, see this article:
https://www.greenmatters.com/p/ugly-produce-companies
Photo by Susan O'Donnell
According to the FDA, 31% of our food supply is wasted by consumers and retail. One source of this waste is food that does not have the desired look for consumers but is perfectly edible. Various companies are working to counter this trend by selling this imperfect produce, sometimes at a lower price.
For more information on purchasing “ugly” produce, see this article:
https://www.greenmatters.com/p/ugly-produce-companies
Photo by Susan O'Donnell
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