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Fireworks, Fun... and 120M Pounds of Food Waste.

Each 4th of July, millions of people gather with friends and family for food, fireworks and fun as we celebrate the birth of American independence. But there’s one more thing that our beloved holiday cookouts are known for—food waste.

ReFed offers ways to be free of food waste this Independence Day.
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GFS shares what food waste diversion looks like for our favorite backyard BBQ eats and drinks. https://bit.ly/3j7IxUO

Americans Will Waste More Than 120 Million Pounds of Food On The Fourth Of July Discover how U.S. Independence Day celebrations lead to over 120 million pounds of food waste, impacting the economy, environment, and food security.

Upcycled Food Month has officially come to an end, but the upcycling movement never stops! Thanks for following along and learning more about the purpose of repurposing. Want to learn more?

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While food waste at home can look like rotten fruits or goopy coffee grinds or even spoiled leftovers, in commercial consumer food production, upcycling food waste looks a whole lot different.

Our upcycled pet food ingredients come from cheese, bacon fat, and other co-products that were created during the production of human foods. Each one must meet strict quality and regulatory standards, ensuring every ingredient is safe and suitable for whichever four-legged consumer might be the lucky recipient.

Sustainable Pet Food Ingredients As more people want to feed their pets a sustainable and, of course...