PORTLAND, OR–Buying food in bulk is slated to be one of the biggest money-saving trends of 2010, according to the
Bulk is Green Council (BIG). Dedicated to helping consumers, food manufacturers and grocers learn about the environmental and economic benefits of bulk foods, the BIG recently reported 2009 bulk food sales increased an estimated 15 percent over the previous year, with more than 1,000 retailers adding bulk food offerings nationwide.
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