Month: April 2021

It’s National Pretzel Day!

One of my guilty pleasures is eating pretzels. Yes, I know they’re loaded with carbs and sodium, but boy are they great! Today, April 26, is National Pretzel Day. And who doesn’t love a good pretzel?! Many of our panel members do, especially those who live in the Northeast. Take a look at some 2020 NCP stats:

The states, etc., where panelists reported the most pretzel purchases on average:

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The Many Costs Of Food Waste

Unfortunately, we all end up throwing out food. There are many reasons why this happens, but overall it comes with a huge cost, not only in the amount of money wasted, but also in terms of the environment. And that’s something to really think about, since Earth Day is next week (April 22).

Food Waste – Money Impact

Here are the numbers: In the U.S., about one pound …

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The Cost Of Owning Cats And Dogs

I love animals, and have had dogs and/or cats my whole life. Many panel members also love their pets. According to NCP data, approximately 46% of panel members own at least one dog, while about 34% own at least one cat. While we love our pets, they do come with a cost. Sometimes it seems we spend more on the pets than we do the kids!

Overall, 54% …

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