You may want to think about what goes into your fridge as you could be wasting your money. If you store it wrong, it may spil faster and if you don’t use it in time, it will have to get chucked in the bin. The reminder to check storage instructions comes as experts at Which? … Read more
It may seem simple to throw carrots in the fridge when you come back from the shops, but it can actually cause them to spoil quickly since they are not being stored properly. Kristin Marr, an expert and founder of Live Simply has shared that fridges are designed to remove moisture from the air to … Read more
Bagged salads from supermarkets are a popular grocery item, but they can wilt and turn soggy quickly. Pre-mixed salads often spoil quickly due to several factors related to processing, packaging, and storage. Lettuce and leafy greens have a high water content, making them more prone to microbial growth and faster deterioration when exposed to moisture … Read more
Cucumbers are a common addition to salads and sandwiches, but they can quickly become soggy and soft if not stored correctly. A chef has shared a clever storage hack to help cucumber lovers keep their fruit and vegetables crisp and fresh for longer. Chef Kathleen Ashmore, who goes by the moniker @katcancook on TikTok, has … Read more
It’s one of the staples in every shopping basket along with milk and cheese – but supermarket shoppers are being urged to avoid one common yoghurt pitfall in a bid to help Mother Earth. If you want to turn your yoghurt into yog-help, there is one quick change you can make to your yoghurt shopping … Read more
When it comes to storing foods in the fridge, each shelf and compartment is designed for specific items. Salah Sun, Head of Product Management at Beko UK – a leading manufacturer of fridge freezers and other large home appliances – said: “You will be surprised by how much you can reduce your food waste by … Read more
An estimated 9.5 million tonnes of food is thrown away in the UK each year which is a staggering amount considering the amount of food banks which are located across the country. The statistic has thereby made the nation the highest producer of food waste in Europe. This is according to the UK’s leading waste … Read more
A TikTok user has shared how we are storing one common food all wrong and stopping them from keeping fresher for longer. The item is bananas. Lottie Dalziel, who goes under the TikTok username @lottiedalziel, has shared how to store the fruit. Dalziel, a sustainability expert, explained that people should keep the fruit in bunches. … 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
Strawberries are best enjoyed when they’re firm, sweet, and perfectly ripe. Unfortunately, this peak freshness doesn’t last long, and many strawberries quickly become soft and mushy. However, food storage experts from NRC Business Waste have shared an “imperative” storage rule that can extend the shelf life of strawberries by weeks. When selecting a punnet of … Read more
