Study: A fourth of annual Israeli food waste occurs during High Holy Days
Food sales in Israel leading up to the holidays are estimated at NIS 7.5 billion ($2.1b.), of which around NIS 1.9b. ($538m.) is thrown away, according to the research.
Israelis walk past a shop selling pomegranates in Mahne Yehuda Market in central Jerusalem, ahead of Rosh Hashana(photo credit: REUTERS)ByEYTAN HALON