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Simon Fraser University: Hidden Bias Driving Food Waste - Why Healthy Foods are More Likely to Be Discarded
May 02, 2025
BURNABY, British Columbia, May 2 -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news:

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The hidden bias driving food waste: why healthy foods are more likely to be discarded

Food waste is a major global issue, responsible for eight to 10 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions annually. While much attention has been given to overproduction and spoilage, new research highlights an unexpected culprit: our perception of healthy food.

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