Bulk foods are food items offered in large quantities, which can be purchased in large, bulk lots or transferred from a bulk container into a smaller container for purchase. Bulk foods may be priced less compared to packaged foods because they're typically packaged in large generic bulk containers and packaging for grocery outlets, which utilizes lesser natural resources. Additionally, less packaging is congruent with the environmental conservation of natural resources and sustainability. One study found a 96% reduction in packaging used for bulk foods compared to packaged foods.
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National Bulk Foods Week
A National Bulk Foods Week had been designated between October 16-22, 2011 in ten U.S. states.
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Products
Some commonly available bulk foods and products include:
Dry goods
Liquid and wet goods
Household goods
- Dish detergent
- Laundry detergent
Retailers
Notable retailers of bulk foods include:
See also
- Costco
- Grocers - originally sold dry goods out of bins and barrels
- Grocery store
- Warehouse club
References
Further reading
- Dickinson, Meg (March 30, 2011). "Amish bulk-food store a great resource". The News Gazette (Central Illinois). Retrieved February 29, 2012.
- Hinton, Dave (October 30, 2011). "Bulk food service to start in Rantoul". The News-Gazette (Central Illinois). Retrieved February 28, 2012.
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