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Food Waste Fact Sheet
Nearly 40% of all food in the United States goes uneaten, reaching a value of $444 billion. Much of this occurs at the consumer level and is due to issues such as food spoilage, oversized portions, transportation failures and packaging breaches.
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Frozen Food Fights Waste Across the Supply Chain
Up to 18% of food is wasted as it moves from farms, to processing, to retail.
How to Safely Enjoy Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
It’s important to follow preparation and cooking instructions on frozen foods and to understand the difference between frozen fruits and frozen vegetables.
Stretch your food dollar and eat nutritiously with frozen foods
The Frozen Advantage Download this infographic. Challenges to eating a healthy diet According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), nearly 9 in 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household with a healthy diet.
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The Frozen Food Economy
The frozen food and beverage industry has boosts the U.S. economy. $65 billion Frozen Food Sales, $11.3 billion Tax Revenue, 670,000 Jobs Nationwide. 1 frozen food job produces 3.35 jobs elsewhere. Direct, indirect, and induced employment effects of the frozen food industry: 160,000 Direct Jobs, 510,000 Indirect Jobs.