• Current Household Food Supply Knowledge – Does the consumer know what food items are currently available for consumption in their household? This factor becomes increasingly important with longer shelf life food items.• Current Household Food Item Location Knowledge – Does the consumer know where to locate a desired food item within their household?• Food Literacy – referring to the acquired knowledge and past experiences of consumers- Has the consumer had negative experiences with particular foods previously,which has thereby led to repeated practices where food is disposed ofprematurely?- Does the consumer know how to creatively use food when cooking meals in orderto ensure its consumption before expiration? Our study identified two minor factors:• Unplanned events – Has the consumer experienced ad hoc, ‘spur-of-the-moment’ situations that led to a cancellation of a previously planned consumption of food, purchased specifically for that planned meal?• No desire to consume leftover food – Has the consumer cooked a large meal with the intention for it to span several consecutive meal times, but lost desire to consume the leftovers before they expire?