Posted by kathryn in Shopping Basket, Fruit and Vegetables

According to this article on the Wild Oats website, people in the US throw out 25% of the produce they buy, because it’s gone off . I suspect it’s a similar situation here in Australia. What a waste!

The article is an excellent guide to getting the most out of your fruit and veg. It covers storage tips, information on why food goes off and (my favourite part) a list of the fastest to the slowest spoilers.

You can use this to avoid waste, by eating the fastest spoilers first and the slowest last. However, it’s also a great resource for when you’re doing your shopping. Buying a mixture of fast and slow spoilers, ensures you are eating a variety of fruit and veg, while also giving you food that stays fresh and delicious the full week .

How much food do you throw out each week?

22 June, 2007