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Grocery Coupon Guide
Grocery Coupon Guide
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Shay Huntley

UNCOVERED: How ugly produce boxes are helping families save more | History Defined

How “Ugly Produce” Boxes Are Helping Families Save More
Two strawberries show off unusual shapes against a plain background. Farmers throw away millions of pounds of food each year simply because it looks a bit weird. Buying imperfect produce directly from rescue programs helps you cut down your weekly food budget while fighting food waste. Shutterstock.

Filling your refrigerator with fresh fruits and vegetables can quickly become an expensive household necessity. Standard supermarkets enforce strict aesthetic rules that force farmers to discard perfectly healthy produce due to minor cosmetic flaws. Fortunately, a growing retail movement allows consumers to purchase these rejected items at massive discounts. Subscription services deliver these unique boxes straight to your front porch for a fraction of the retail cost. Let’s explain exactly how ugly produce boxes are helping families save money on food.

Reducing Avoidable Food Waste

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