Food Waste

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Empire said the food loss and waste reduction included 40.6 million pounds of food donated across Canada during fiscal 2026, while another 5.2 million pounds of food was diverted through the FoodHero program.

University of Toronto research involving 30 Toronto grocery stores and a Longo’s pilot suggests retailers could reduce disposable plastic produce-bag use through signage, reusable alternatives and changes to dispenser placement.

New survey data suggest Generation X is the most likely Canadian age group to discard food after date labels pass, while Gen Z appears more willing to assess food quality before throwing it away.

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The standard establishes common terminology and offers guidance on developing food loss and waste measurement plans.

Food waste at home often isn’t intentional. It’s usually the result of limited visibility, lack of organization and the everyday juggle of real life.

Since launching in Canada in 2021 Too Good To Go, and its 16,000 partners have saved more than 10 million meals, across the country.

Second Harvest rescues surplus, nutritious food from across the supply chain and redistributes it to a network of more than 5,000 non-profits across every province and territory.

Since its inception in 1996 in Toronto, Bento Inc. has emerged as one of North America's premier sushi providers