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Understanding “Best By” Dates to Avoid Food Waste
Whenever we purchase food products, we often notice a “Best By” date printed somewhere on the packaging. It’s a date that many consumers instinctively respect,…
What to Look for on a Nutrition Label
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When you’re at the store purchasing food to stock in your fridge, freezer, and pantry, how often…
Food Labels Decoded
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist As consumers in Arizona and around the country become more and more conscious about the content and quality of their…
Understanding Food Labels 101
Make sure you understand these commonly used terms on food labels (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) It seems like food labels have been constantly changing over the…
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