It's no secret that Americans are wasteful, especially when it comes to food. Nonetheless, the statistics are always staggering.
Bugs Bunny would be ashamed. The famous cartoon character's trademark snack is nutritious, delicious, and pretty darn hardy, too.
Americans consume an ever-increasing amount of meat, rising from 235 pounds per person in 2014 to 264 pounds by 2020, according to a University of Illinois study.
Here's another head-scratcher. Even amid "eggflation," when prices are high and supplies are low, some consumers are still letting them go to waste—16% of respondents, according to the survey.
The avocado can be a finicky thing. One day, it's bright green, rock hard, and impossible to crack. The next day, it's jet black with sagging skin and a mushy brown mess inside.
Has your French baguette gone stale? Quel dommage! You could turn it into something useful, like breadcrumbs or croutons.
America's love affair with the apple dates back centuries, and it still remains one of the nation's most popular fruits.
Americans don't drink as much as dairy milk as they used to—consumption plummeted during the 2010s, according to USDA.