Science & Climate · The Conversation · Environment
Americans are stressed about grocery prices, so why do they toss or overlook so much ‘misfit’ food?
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From The Conversation · Environment
- Shoppers are much more inclined to buy misshapen produce if they can be assured the quality is good.
- Carly Reeves on Unsplash, CC BY There’s a paradox that drives the shopping decisions of many Americans: Almost three-quarters say they’re feeling stressed out about skyrocketing grocery bills.

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- 2026-10-13T12:20:03.000Z
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Places: United States
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Topics: United Nations, Climate, Markets
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- The Conversation · Environment — Americans are stressed about grocery prices, so why do they toss or overlook so much ‘misfit’ food?