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What does a moldy orange have to do with food and beverage at your next event? A lot, actually. In this episode, I chat with Rachael Jackson—journalist, food-waste educator, and founder of the award-winning website EatOrToss.com—about food waste solutions that can help us stop tossing perfectly edible food and what that means for planning events that are not just delicious but also responsible. Rachael has helped millions of people rethink what goes in the trash, using humor, science, and common sense. She's also helped restaurants and government agencies reimagine menus and policies to keep food out of landfills and on people's plates—where it belongs. From too-big serving trays and buffet overkill to "just in case" stockpiles that never get eaten, we're digging into: 🥗 The simple menu swaps that reduce waste (and costs) 🍰 Why those leftover desserts shouldn't hit the dumpster ♻️ How service styles and portion sizes impact sustainability 🧾 Why transparency and story…