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Americans are stressed about grocery prices, so why do they toss or overlook so much ‘misfit’ food?

2026-10-13T12:20:03.000Z

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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

Institutions: United Nations

Topics: United Nations, Climate, Markets

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  1. The Conversation · Environment — Americans are stressed about grocery prices, so why do they toss or overlook so much ‘misfit’ food?