Keep root vegetables fresh for weeks with simple storage tip

Keep root vegetables fresh for weeks with simple storage tip

There’s nothing more annoying than doing a full weekly shop packed with fresh fruits and vegetables, only for your produce to go bad before you have the chance to eat it.  Not only does this create unnecessary food waste, but it’s also hard on your wallet too. This is why it’s useful to have some … Read more

‘Easy’ storage hack for keeping salad leaves ‘fresher for longer’

‘Easy’ storage hack for keeping salad leaves ‘fresher for longer’

When it comes to food shopping, every time we go to the supermarket we notice that prices are getting higher and higher. The cost of living crisis has seen the UK hit with rising bills and Brits cutting down on food shopping. So, preserving food and keeping it fresh for as long as possible is … Read more

Reuse classic kitchen staple with Jamie Oliver tip

Reuse classic kitchen staple with Jamie Oliver tip

Jamie Oliver has shared a brilliant tip for how to repurpose leftover coffee and avoid waste. If you find yourself with excess coffee from your morning ritual, whether it’s made from ground beans or granules, Jamie’s culinary team suggests a clever trick to ensure you savour every last bit. Anna, a member of Jamie’s food … Read more

Using only discarded food, buffet for 200 put on by Hong Kong club and Chomp app founder

Using only discarded food, buffet for 200 put on by Hong Kong club and Chomp app founder

When we think of food waste, the image of expired goods in our fridges going into the bin often comes to mind, but one of the greatest sources of food waste is excess and unused inventory from the restaurant industry. Carla Martinesi, the founder of food-rescue app Chomp, which links its users to businesses selling … Read more

‘Two-hour rule’ to follow when keeping leftovers in fridge

‘Two-hour rule’ to follow when keeping leftovers in fridge

Some foods often taste better the morning after the night before – but it is crucial we store everything in the correct way to avoid becoming unwell. Paul Jackson, a waste expert at NRC Business Waste says there is a ‘two-hour rule’ Brits need to follow when leaving any leftovers in the fridge. Sticking to … Read more

Keep bananas ripe for ’16 days’ with storage hacks which start in the supermarket

Keep bananas ripe for ’16 days’ with storage hacks which start in the supermarket

Most bananas sold in supermarkets are green, but they turn yellow and then brown very quickly, especially in the summer. This makes bananas one of the most wasted food, up to one million of them are wasted every day in the UK, according to Out of Date. This is because people are often put off … Read more