Half of food bought for Christmas often left uneaten, survey shows

Half of food bought for Christmas often left uneaten, survey shows

According to research carried out by Too Good To Go, 37% of people feel pressure to over-cater for Christmas gatherings, which leads to 'a mountain of food waste'.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024 - 13:49
Sally Gorman

Some 50% of food bought by Irish households for the Christmas season often goes uneaten, a new survey has revealed.

According to research carried out by Too Good To Go, 37% of people feel pressure to over-cater for Christmas gatherings, which leads to "a mountain of food waste".

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