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hen it comes to mealtime, a well-stocked pantry can be the difference between culinary success
and a dinner dud. Too often we contemplate what to make for dinner, only to realize that we
don’t have the right ingredients on hand or the food in the fridge has spoiled. But with a pantry
full of canned foods, a delicious and easy, homemade meal is just minutes away.
It’s no secret that canned foods are convenient, but did you know that cans are also one of the best ways to
get food from the farm to your family’s table? Canned fruits
and vegetables are picked and packed when they’re at their peak of ripeness and nutrition, sealing in their
freshness and flavor, so you can feel confident about serving them anytime.
Less waste, more meals
And if you find that you’re often throwing away fresh food, you’re not alone. Accordng to a recent study,
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most Americans throw away spoiled fresh fruits and vegetables two times a week on average, wasting a
staggering 15 to 20 percent of fresh produce each year. By keeping your pantry stocked with essential canned
ingredients, you know the food you purchase won’t go to waste, saving you money and helping reduce your
impact on the environment.
With your favorite canned food staples, you’ll be on your way to creating delicious and nutritious meals
like Hearty Chickpea Vegetable Soup, Neopolitan Tuna Fettuccine and Falafel Burgers. Thanks to your wellstocked pantry — or “Cantry” — mealtime success is achievable anytime.
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