Stop bread from going mouldy with simple storage tip

“Ordinarily I would just freeze my bread to get around this, but I’m living with two guys who basically only eat frozen meals, so freezer space is at a bit of a premium. I’ve probably thrown out seven loaves of bread since moving for this same reason and it’s just a huge waste and inconvenience. … Read more

‘Easiest way’ to keep bread from moulding will keep it fresh – avoid common mistake

Bread typically lasts around a week once opened, but it can spoil quickly if it isn’t being stored in the correct ways. Something that can help bread last longer is using a traditional bread box, which might seem bulky for smaller kitchens or countertops, but can prevent food wastage. A bread box is specifically designed … Read more

I tried three bread storage hacks – one kept the loaf super fresh for 10 days

Bread typically lasts up to five days once opened, depending on how it is stored and the variety of bread chosen. While bread can be picked up affordably, watching it turn mouldy can be irritating and results in lots of food waste. To see how long I could keep my homemade loaf of bread fresh … Read more

Staple food items Nigerians can no longer afford

In recent years, the prices of major staple foods in Nigeria have risen significantly. The situation became more complex after President Bola Tinubu announced the end of fuel subsidy payments during his inauguration as president on 29 May 2023. The upward trend in the prices of these staples as well as other products has weakened … Read more

Make fresh bread last for three weeks with four easy storage hacks – will remain ‘fresh’

Bread typically lasts around a week once opened, but it can spoil quickly if it isn’t being stored in the correct ways. 1. Add in a stick of celery Consumer Expert Tom Church said: “If you’ve ever opened your loaf of bread to make a sandwich, only to discover that it’s gone mouldy, consider placing … Read more

Loblaw ending 50% discount on some food items raises concerns about anti-competitive behaviour

The revelation that Loblaw will end its 50 per cent discount on perishable foods like meat, fruit and vegetables as they near their best-before dates should attract the attention of Canada’s Competition Bureau, says one industry expert.  Prof. Sylvain Charlebois, the director of Dalhousie University’s Agri-food Analytics Lab, believes the action taken by the grocery chain to align its policy with other food retailers might be … Read more

The perfect cheese toastie should be made with white bread and a 5cm ‘cheese stretch’

The formula for the perfect cheese toastie includes mature cheddar cheese, medium-sliced white bread cut into two triangles – with a five-centimetre melted “cheese stretch”. A study, of 2,000 adults, revealed 47 percent feel cheese toasties are the ultimate comfort food, and have specific ideas on what makes them perfect. Using a toastie maker is … Read more

Keep bread ‘fresher for longer’ – how to stop it from becoming stale or mouldy

Bread is one of the most common foods to show up on our shopping list, as it is estimated nearly 11 million loaves are sold in the UK each day.  According to the experts at the UK Flour Millers, 99.8 percent of British households buy bread, with 50 percent of these loaves used to make … Read more

Canada Bread blames former owner Maple Leaf Foods for price-fixing scheme

The bread supplier that admitted to price-fixing earlier this year says any anti-competitive behaviour it participated in was at the direction and to the benefit of its then-majority owner Maple Leaf Foods. In a statement of defence for a class-action lawsuit alleging a bread price-fixing scheme, Canada Bread denies participating in a “lengthy, wide-ranging conspiracy” … Read more