Food Rescue | Foodland

Text Reading 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rescue. We are introducing a 4th 'R' to inspire Canadians to become food rescuers at home. Let's do Our Part for future generations.'

Foodland to the Rescue

It's not just our food that's fresh from Foodland. It's our ideas around making a greener future. Approximately 58% of produce in Canada is lost or wasted in the process from farm to fork, which is the same as releasing 9.8 million tonnes of CO₂ or adding another 2.1 million cars on the road.

And that's why we're committed to reducing food waste.

We're proud to introduce the #FoodRescue movement. With this 4th "R" - Rescue, we're helping spread the message of making food go further. So, we're here to help our communities take action against food waste at home.

Make your food go further!

Discover 10 Tips to Rescue Food at Home

To learn more about our ten tips for rescuing food at home, simply tap on a food below and you’ll learn new ways to enjoy foods you may have never thought of before!

save the brine from pickles to use as a marinade for meat or to add to soups

turn leftover bread into breadcrumbs

take your fruit further by dehydrating it to create fruit leathers for snacking

store it in the middle of the fridge where it's coldest - not on the door

store nuts in the fridge or freezer to keep them fresher longer

store extra lemons whole in the freezer then grate for zest as needed

save the oil from canned sundried tomatoes or artichokes and use it to build flavour in salad dressings and sautees

throw parmesan ends into sauces and soups to influse extra flavour

rescue extra slices of bread by using them to keep brown sugar from clumping

wrap it in wax paper before storing in the fridge

Let's do OurPart^™ for future generations

We’ve also got another 6 ways to help your groceries to stay fresh longer. Discover how refrigerator placement can extend your food's life or learn the basics on at-home canning.

Refrigeration

Freezing

Canning

Portions

Storage

Dehydration

Click to find your new favourite #FoodRescue tips!

We're Supporting Waste Reduction Week in Canada

We're looking to help reduce the approximate 1.3 billion tonnes of edible food lost or wasted every year around the globe.

And this is why we've partnered with Waste Reduction Week in Canada. They are an organization that focuses on the principles of circular economy, resource efficiency, and of course, food waste reduction. Since 2001, the Circular Innovation Council and Waste Reduction Week in Canada have been bringing people together from coast to coast to celebrate the year's achievement for waste reduction. But this year, during the third week of October, we're celebrating 20 years of achievements while challenging ourselves to come up with new ways to spread the word on how we are reducing waste!

Find out more about Waste Reduction Week in Canada

A reusable container on a table filled with apple chips, a fresh apple beside it and a jar of apples behind.

Foodland Food Rescue Partners!

@sarah.robertson.barnes is one of our Foodland Food Rescuers, partnering with us to help you practice the new 4th "R" - Rescue! Follow along to start your own Food Rescue journey.

My favourite #FoodRescue tip is bringing limp vegetables back to life by submerging in cold water. - Sarah

Elizabeth stands in her kitchen in an apron and shows off a jar of pickles and a reusable bag with snacks inside. Fresh fruits are in front of her.

Also partnering with us is Elizabeth of @zerowastecutie who is highlight the importance of Food Rescue. Foodland is doing OurPart and is committed to reducing food waste in their stores by 50% by 2025. When it comes to waste reduction, we need everyone on board!

My favourite #FoodRescue tip is bringing limp vegetables back to life by submerging in cold water. - Elizabeth