Apples are a versatile and well-loved fruit, celebrated for their delightful crunch and refreshing sweetness. However, many people struggle to keep them fresh, often finding their apples turning soft and unappetising within just a few days. Fortunately, food storage expert Paul Jackson from NRC Business Waste has divulged a clever method to keep apples crisp … Read more
A health expert has issued a stark warning to supermarket customers after revealing a little-known fact about apples. Steve Bennett (@stevebennettmhp) regularly takes to TikTok to issue consumer advice and ways to promote a healthier living. His latest video left his followers with some food for thought, many of whom admitted their shock at his … Read more
If you’re keen to keep your apples fresher for longer, storing them separately could be the answer, according to experts at NRC Business Waste. They suggest that individually wrapping each apple can prevent one rotten fruit from ruining the rest. Paul Jackson of NRC Business Waste, a company specialising in waste management and eco-friendly alternatives … Read more
Known for its appealing blushed pink hue and balanced flavor, Ruby Mathilda is already making waves as a promising addition to local apple orchards, with growers optimistic about its market potential. The evolution of fruit branding over the years has shifted from country-of-origin labelling to building distinct brands within specific categories, writes Fruitnet. In South … Read more
Whether you prefer sweet Pink Ladies or tangy Granny Smiths, you can make apples last up to two months by following one simple storage rule of thumb. Properly storing this noble fruit not only maintains their crisp texture and vibrant colour, but also enhances their delicious flavour. And, according to one expert, your apples looking … Read more
A lifestyle guru has shared several important fruit and veg related hacks – most notably one that prevents your potatoes from sprouting. TikTok user @lifetips669 posted a video clip detailing a variety of handy tricks to get the best out of your food shopping. “Vegetable vendors will never tell you these food storage tips,” they … Read more
You should not store apples next to this common kitchen staple, according to experts. Knowing which fresh produce items can be safely stored together-and what fruits and vegetables should never be too close. Experts say that understanding which types of produce can and can’t safely be stored near each other will maximize your foods’ longevity. … Read more
In June, 1899, Sabine Baring-Gould, an English rector, collector of folk songs, and author of a truly prodigious quantity of prose, was putting the finishing touches on “A Book of the West,” a two-volume study of Devon and Cornwall. Baring-Gould, who had fifteen children and kept a tame bat, wrote more than a thousand literary … Read more
Apples are a staple fruit, beloved by many for their juiciness and crunch. But few things can be more annoying for apple lovers than finding brown mushy spots on the fruit. To combat that, a time-honoured preservation technique has resurfaced, offering a simple yet effective solution. Dry, aerated substances such as sawdust, grains, heat-dried sand, … Read more
