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There are many causes of — and solutions to — food waste.
News, Other

Consumers acknowledge they are the biggest food wasters

More information and education are needed to fix the problem, say waste reduction advocates

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While grocery stores are the usual target for campaigns against food waste, the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) says consumers primarily point the finger of blame at themselves. A survey conducted for the centre found 69 per cent of consumers consider themselves most responsible for reducing food loss and waste, followed by restaurants at
Canned fruits and vegetables can help boost their consumption and
the numbers prove that.
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Can it

Canned goods can help you meet your daily fruit and vegetable requirements

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We don’t need any more canned green beans,” my husband announced from the kitchen. I was sitting on the couch in the living room writing a grocery list for a holiday meal. I was wondering what had inspired his comment, so I walked into the kitchen. He had lined up 10 cans of green beans
Non-scientists can have a powerful role in advancing scientific research 
at the farm level.
Did you know?, News, Other

Citizens and scientists

Laypeople can help drive and expand agriculture research

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An international team of researchers has published a paper highlighting the potential of citizen science to address pressing research challenges in agriculture and food systems. One key to capitalizing on such efforts, the researchers find, may be to build stronger ties between citizen science and agricultural extension efforts. “We define citizen science as research in
Onions come in all sizes, shapes and colours and with different flavour profiles. 
They’re all tasty and are underrated for their nutritional value.
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Enjoy an onion

They’re tasty with flavours that run from spicy to sweet and surprisingly nutritious

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Raw, sautéed, grilled, caramelized, fried or boiled, onions can be used in many different ways in an endless variety of dishes. In fact, onions are the most commonly used vegetable across the globe. We enjoy them for the crisp, spicy bite they provide when raw and the sweet, savoury depth they add when cooked. And
Take a bite out of food waste by making sure you use fruits and vegetables before they spoil.
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Be a superhero by trimming food waste

Small steps can make a big impact in the 1.3 billion tons of food that’s wasted every year

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On a recent flight, I was pleasantly surprised by the built-in video screens with free movies in the seat backs. I settled in and decided on entertainment for my 2-1/2-hour flight. I tuned into an animated movie, “The Incredibles 2,” which tells the story of a superhero family. The supermom (Elastigirl) has the ability to
Squash provides health benefits and can be used in a variety of menus.
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Let’s play ‘name that squash’

Squash is a nutrition all-star in all its many varied forms

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When I was growing up, we usually had two types of vegetables served for our evening meal. We usually had potatoes boiled or baked in their skins and a brightly coloured side vegetable. In the winter, our favourite was squash grown in our garden. It was mashed and served with a bit of butter, salt
A university research team estimates that feeding the global population in 2050 will require 12 million more hectares of arable land and one billion more hectares of pasture land if current food choices are maintained.
Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Feeding the world — but with what?

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It’s commonly believed that the world is at risk of running out of food and enough land to produce it. It’s true that the world’s population continues to grow and an emerging middle class in developing economies is increasing the demand for a higher-quality diet. It’s also true that the number of hungry people on
Shot of an unidentifiable woman's hands making a heart shape over a sunset landscape
Opinion

Opinion: A love letter to you

Because of you, Canada’s food supply is some of the safest and most accessible in the world. Food in Canada is affordable, nutritious and backed by years and years of science and regulatory controls. These facts can sometimes be taken for granted or completely disregarded. With fearmongering headlines and the general misunderstanding of what goes
Pumpkins are delicious as well as decorative and shouldn’t be confined to a single holiday.
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Put pumpkin on your fall menu

This autumn favourite is low in calories and high in fibre

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What’s your favourite dessert?” I asked my daughter. She was a preschooler at the time. “Pumpkin pie!” she exclaimed. Her answer surprised me. I was expecting to hear brownies or chocolate ice cream. “Really, pumpkin pie?” I asked. “Yes, but we can’t have pumpkin pie now,” she said. “It’s only for Thanksgiving.” I guess our

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