Blog: Every Bite Counts

Ah, barbecue season—the sizzle, the smoke, the mouthwatering aroma of grilling food! It’s one of summer’s greatest pleasures. But with all the excitement, it’s easy to overbuy, forget what’s in the fridge, or toss leftovers that could’ve made a great […]

At Love Food Hate Waste Canada, we are proud to work with partners across the country who share our values and are taking meaningful action to reduce food waste in their communities. One such partner is RECYC-QUÉBEC, Quebec’s provincial agency […]

How do I... Plan meals effectively? 10 easy meal-planning tips Planning meals in advance can seem intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. (No, really.) Arm yourself with these ten easy tips and you’ll be scheduling meals and saving food [...]

How do I... Freeze and thaw uncooked chicken, turkey and beef? Why should I try this? Do you ever plan to have a roast chicken at home but decided, last minute, to pop out for lunch instead? - then realised [...]

Who doesn’t love fresh herbs for the bright flavour and colour they add to meals? But keeping them fresh can be tricky! Too often, those beautiful bunches end up wilted or slimy before we’ve had a chance to use them. [...]

This Earth Month, let’s celebrate Canadian-grown foods that help reduce food waste, save money, and support local farmers. Now’s a great time to embrace hardy, locally grown vegetables like onions, potatoes, carrots, beets, and cabbage; they’re affordable, long-lasting, and incredibly […]

Did you know that fruits and vegetables make up nearly 45% of household food waste? That’s a lot of nutrients and resources going straight into the compost or trash. With a little planning and a few simple strategies, you can [...]

Do you ever feel like your efforts to prevent food waste are just a drop in the bucket? You're not alone, but here's the good news: every small step we take in our kitchens has a ripple effect. Food waste [...]

Eggs are a kitchen cornerstone offering a versatile and affordable protein source packed with potential. But sadly, too many eggs end up being tossed due to confusion around expiry dates and storage. Let’s put an end to the confusion and [...]

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy seasonal apples and pears either fresh or in various recipes. Sadly, in Canada, about 1,300,000 apples are wasted every day, contributing to the 2.3 million tonnes of edible food waste annually. With that [...]

Did you know that potatoes and sweet potatoes are two of the most important food crops worldwide? They are enjoyed in every part of the world due to their versatility, nutritional value, flavour and long storage capabilities. To maximize the [...]

Summer is here, and that means it's melon season! There’s nothing quite like biting into a juicy, sweet melon on a hot summer day. But biting into a disappointing melon – one that’s too hard, too mealy, or too bland [...]

Do you remember your last perfect peach, with juice dribbling down your chin one juicy, sweet bite after another?  Those are the moments I long for each summer as peach season draws near. But when I stand in front of [...]

Leafy greens add beautiful colour, vibrancy and nutrients to our meals. No wonder they’re a staple on our shopping lists. Unfortunately, their delicate nature and short shelf life means many of those lovely greens never make it to our plate. [...]

We love summer’s bounty of fresh, vibrant fruits and fragrant herbs - a feast for the senses. But, before we get swept up in the moment and overload our baskets, let's talk about preventing food waste. Fresh produce accounts for [...]

Say goodbye to soggy lettuce and mushy berries! We want to help you make every bite count, so  we’ve compiled this list of proven, helpful tips to keep your fruits and veggies fresh and tasty as long as possible. From [...]

Embrace the season and refresh your meal routine with a new meal plan for spring. We know meal planning and making a shopping list are two easy ways to reduce food waste, so we’re happy to share a sample with [...]

Food Waste Action Week is back for its third annual run, and Love Food Hate Waste Canada is excited to shed light on simple behaviors that can make a big impact on preventing food waste. From March 18 to 24, [...]

Your grocery shopping habits may be costing you more than you think. If you’re like many Canadian shoppers you may unknowingly be in a cycle of routine shopping where you repeatedly stock your kitchen with the same fruits and vegetables, [...]

Welcome to a new year filled with more opportunities to make a positive impact and prevent food waste. Now’s a great time to reflect on your success in 2023 and identify where you’d like to improve in 2024. In 2023, [...]

Savour delicious meals, manage your budget, and prevent food waste by combining canned foods and leftovers. We’ve got tasty ideas for combining canned staples with your fridge's fleeting leftovers, fresh veggies, and herbs for flavour filled meals. Think of affordable [...]

The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and delicious feasts, but it's also when food waste tends to surge. This year, let’s make a change. Now’s the perfect time to think ahead and consider some simple strategies to [...]

If you celebrate the holidays with food (and really, who doesn’t?), chances are you have a mishmash of leftovers after all the festivities. Whether it’s spare egg yolks, surplus cream, unused dips and sauces, extra wonton wrappers, or bits and [...]

With every bite of produce from Whole Leaf Greenhouse, you'll encounter the dedication and passion embodied by Rindi Bristol, the Senior Director of Sales at this farm in Lethbridge, Alberta. With six years of farming experience, Rindi understands every facet [...]

Who’s excited about back-to-school lunches? We get it, as parents, we know the struggle is real! We also know how disappointing it is when those lunch boxes come home half eaten. To help prevent lunch box food waste, here are [...]

Step onto the rich fields of Klippers Organic Acres and you'll find yourself embraced by the warmth of BC’s farming community. Meet Kevin Klippenstein, the leaders of 60 acres of farmland, a charming restaurant, a bustling cidery, and an array [...]

Step into the world of Fraserland Organics and you'll find yourself in the capable hands of Shelly Harris, the heart and soul behind this thriving farm nestled in the heart of Delta, British Columbia. With a sprawling 2000 acres of [...]

We love the bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables available during our sun-filled Canadian summers. It makes us want to prolong their delicious flavour and ensure nothing goes to waste. Here are our top tips for preserving summer produce so [...]

Today, we are interviewing Jennifer Ong Tone, MHSc, RD, a registered dietitian with the Half Your Plate program at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) to learn more about who they are and how they help Canadians reduce their fruit [...]

Summertime means an abundance of fresh produce, but sunnier days and warmer temperatures in the home can quickly ripen produce. Make summer storage shifts now to ensure none of your food spoils this season. Master these food-saving practices to keep [...]

Our Canadian summers are meant for gathering with friends and family for picnics and barbecues. Just remember, hot, sunny weather also means we need to take extra care to keep our food fresh and avoid spoilage. To help you enjoy [...]

It’s summer salad season! We love a good green, and Caesar, salad, but there are so many delicious and nutritious salad options that can use up all types of produce you have on hand. Here are our top three salad [...]

As the warmer months approach and we indulge in more fresh salads and fire up the barbecue, it's convenient to reach for store-bought dressings and sauces. However, by the end of summer, we often find ourselves with half-empty bottles of [...]

We’ve waited all year Canada but it’s finally time. It’s Farmers Market Season! When buying local, in-season produce from these local growers it’s important to brush up on your food-storage knowledge. Wasted food is wasted money, so we are here [...]

Food Waste Prevention for the Whole Family Spring is here, and with it comes the promise of fresh, local fruit. But before you indulge in the bounty of the season, why not enroll the family to first use up the [...]

Climate change continues to be a growing concern for our planet and it’s more important than ever to reduce our carbon footprint. Instead of getting discouraged, we want you to feel empowered and fight food waste from your own kitchen. [...]

Easter is a time for feasting – and not just on chocolate eggs, though we’re looking forward to plenty of those! With any big meal it’s easy to go a bit overboard with how much we cook, but the good [...]

Did you know avoidable food waste costs the average Canadian household $1300 every year? What a waste! It’s time we reframe our thinking about leftovers and start treating them like the mealtime superheroes they are. Not only can leftovers save [...]

The third annual Food Waste Action campaign returns March 6 - 12 2023. The theme for Food Waste Action Week 2023 is ‘Win. Don’t Bin’. The week’s activities and content will demonstrate how valuable food is in our lives, how it [...]

Best before dates can be confusing, and far too often people treat them incorrectly as toss by dates. Confusion around date labels can cause unnecessary food waste, so we want to clarify what they mean and how best to use [...]

Frozen vegetables are a great tool for preventing food waste. You can keep them for much longer than fresh vegetables and you can prepare only as much as you need. As a bonus, they’re also more affordable, quicker to cook [...]

Resolutions, intentions, goals – whatever you like to call them, New Year is a time when many of us seek to make a change or two for the year ahead. From going to the gym to taking up a new [...]

In September 2022, delegates from around Canada and the world gathered in Vancouver, BC to discuss one critical question – how can we create a future without waste? That was the core theme of the annual Zero Waste Conference presented [...]

Stocking up on baking essentials to make your favourite holiday treats? To help you make the most of these classic ingredients and prevent food waste, we’re sharing tips for storing them. 1. Cocoa & Chocolate Cocoa powder will last for [...]

How to Prevent Food Waste this Holiday Season The holiday season is a wonderful time to share good times and good food with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when household food waste increases. We know it’s a [...]

The holiday season is pricey at the best of times, but with rising costs this year, many of us are thinking about how to make savings for the festive season. The good news is that food is one area where [...]

Making a Meal Plan for Winter We know one of the best ways to prevent food waste is to plan our meals and shop accordingly. Sounds easy enough, but like any good habit, it takes a little practice to feel [...]

Soup is an age-old way to use leftovers, half empty jars of food, cooked meats, and limp vegetables. Transforming these foods into a delicious, nourishing bowl of soup is easier than you think, especially when you follow our simple steps. [...]

Freezing Seasonal Produce to Reduce Waste We often think of freezing fruits and vegetables as a summertime activity when there is a bounty of produce available all around. But freezing is a great strategy for preventing food waste and managing [...]

Our Food Waste Ambassador Christine Tizzard Shares Her Top Food Saving Tips with CBC Radio Love Food Hate Waste Canada’s Food Waste Ambassador and Zero Waste Kitchen cookbook author Christine Tizzard recently shared her seasoned food saving tips in a [...]

This time of year, we’re excited about sweater weather and pumpkin spiced lattes, but we’re also concerned about the large number of pumpkins that get tossed every year. We want to help you enjoy them to their fullest and stop [...]

As inflation continues to skyrocket grocery prices across the country, preventing household food waste and taking your food further will add relief to those growing shopping bills. Our Food Waste Champion, Christine Tizzard, shared her low-cost kitchen staple must-haves and […]

We love gathering with friends and family over Thanksgiving and enjoying a delicious feast together. But isn’t it ironic that a day meant to celebrate and give thanks for a bountiful harvest can lead to so much food waste? We’ve [...]

It’s back to school season and for many families that means packing lunches. We know the struggle is real, that’s why we’re happy to share some of our favourite back to school tips. We want to help you get those [...]

With inflation on the rise, many Canadians are seeing grocery bills increase with the rising cost of food. We are here to help. Here are seven simple tips to help you stretch your food budget. The good new is, these [...]