Canadians Concerned with Reducing Food Waste for the Benefit of their Wallets and the Environment

TORONTO, Seventy-seven per cent of Canadians who use food storage products agree that reducing their household's food waste is important to them, according to a recent survey by FoodSaver^® brand, makers of the leading vacuum sealing system and part of the Newell Brands global portfolio. As Canadians deal with the rising cost of groceries and ever-present environmental concerns, reducing food waste has become a timely challenge for Canadians to tackle

However, despite grappling with food affordability and environmental concerns, Canadians waste a significant amount of food each year. The average Canadian household wastes upwards of 300 pounds of food annually at a cost of more than $1,300, according to The National Zero Waste Council. Additionally, fruits and vegetables account for 45% of the food waste in Canada – foods that's shelf life could be extended with proper preservation and storage.

"It's common to toss away uneaten foods that have spoiled, but food waste has far-reaching consequences that are not always top of mind, including wasting our hard-earned money," said Jenny Leach, General Manager, Newell Brands Canada. "However, our research shows that Canadians are looking for ways to minimize food waste for the benefit of both their wallets and the environment."

Notably, Canadians are making efforts to meal plan effectively and improve food storage to make the most of the food they buy. FoodSaver^®'s survey found that 49% of respondents agree they try to only cook what their household will consume for each meal and 43% agree they are looking for better solutions for food storage in their home.