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How the top 5 supermarket chains fare when it comes to throwing away/donating food. -- (link)

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu2) Aug 21 '12, 14:51

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Albertsons, good. Costco and Walmart, bad. (www.alternet.org)

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"Even with legal protections, many companies, including Costco, are still concerned by the prospect of a lawsuit. " - Dr.Vermin Aug 21, 15:32 1
- another concern is that employees might be diverting things "too early" while it still has shelf life but wants the shelters to get it - zork Aug 21, 15:39
I agree with the B2 comment on portion sizes. Now that I'm a light eater I find it very difficult to find menu items that work for me. - MojaveMeg Aug 21, 15:14 10
- I completely agree with you Meg ... I've done app & salad meals a lot lately - sometimes I box stuff for the next day - but often the food isn't as - JenBro Aug 21, 15:33
- I had a friend teach me years ago how to order, fill up at the salad bar, then get your entree wrapped up to take home. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Aug 21, 15:16 8
  - Which works if you're going home or have plenty of ice in the cooler ;) -- nm - MojaveMeg Aug 21, 15:21
  - seems like you'd be missing out on the entree at its best. -- nm - loosilu Aug 21, 15:17 6
    - Arguably. A good poll would be to name some food that's better the next day. - Dr.Vermin Aug 21, 15:18 5
      - beef stew -- nm - amoxy Aug 21, 16:23
      - yes to your IM - any kind of casserole or noodle dish ... soups ... but not much else -- nm - JenBro Aug 21, 15:36 1
        
        also cabbage rolls -- nm - zork Aug 21, 15:41
      - Italian foods made with sauce and cheese. little else. -- nm - loosilu Aug 21, 15:19 1
        
        Mexican often reheats well. - Dr.Vermin Aug 21, 15:37
See David, Albertsons -- nm - amoxy Aug 21, 15:04
LIR - FWIW - our local Walmart gives quite a bit to our local food bank. As I mentioned B2 - it prolly varies by location - our local community is - JenBro Aug 21, 15:02 1
- that's very cool. it must depend on the local management. -- nm - loosilu Aug 21, 15:10

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