Bulk foods
Food items sold in large quantities
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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.[1] Bulk foods may be priced less compared to packaged foods because they are typically packaged in large generic bulk containers and packaging for grocery outlets, which utilizes lesser natural resources.[1][2][3] Additionally, less packaging is congruent with the environmental conservation of natural resources[4] and sustainability.[3] One study found a 96% reduction in packaging used for bulk foods compared to packaged foods.[4]
National Bulk Foods Week
A National Bulk Foods Week[1][2] was designated between October 16–22, 2011 in ten U.S. states.[5]
Products
Some commonly available bulk foods and products include:
Dry goods
Liquid and wet goods
Household goods
Retailers
Notable retailers of bulk foods include:
See also
- Grocers – originally sold dry goods out of bins and barrels
- Grocery store