64 h. ago 'Genius' banana storage trick will keep fruit fresh for weeks and reduce food waste

Bananas are one of the most commonly wasted fruits in the UK, but there are a few simple ways to keep them fresh for longer. These expert-approved hacks could help reduce food waste and save money.

Politics

3 d. ago Whole Foods launches new plan to help shoppers stretch their food budget

The grocery store is trying a new tactic to tackle food waste

Economics

3 d. ago Don’t pour that olive brine down the drain – it’s a flavour bomb | Waste not

There’s more to that salty umami aroma than kickstarting a dirty martini. Use it to give your focaccia a perfect flavourful crustWhen I taste-tested olives for the food filter column a few months ago, it reminded me that the brine is an ingredient in its own right. This intensely savoury liquid adds umami depth to whatever it touches, and, beyond seasoning soups and stews, it can also be used to make salamoia, the aromatic brine that’s traditionally used to top focaccia and create that perfect salty crust. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Turning Food Waste into Value: How SugaRich Is Redefining Sustainability in the Food Chain

Across the UK and Europe, food waste remains one of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges. Nearly one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted, representing over £1 trillion in economic waste and around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. For more than 50 years, SugaRich has been quietly engineering a different path—proving that waste doesn’t need to exist in a circular food system.

Politics

4 d. ago Storage method keeps butter fresher for longer—not the fridge

Most people automatically put their butter in the fridge after a food shop, but waste experts have shared a surprising storage tip that could make butter easier to use and help reduce food waste

Politics

4 d. ago Stop putting butter in the fridge as this method keeps it fresher and softer

Most people automatically put their butter in the fridge after a food shop, but waste experts have shared a surprising storage tip that could make butter easier to use and help reduce food waste

Politics

6 d. ago Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer

Storing food properly can prolong the life of groceries, minimize waste, and prevent foodborne illnesses

Politics

9 d. ago ‘If there’s a free alternative, I’ll eat healthily’: how Sweden devised brilliant school meals

A pilot scheme where students eat nutritious breakfasts using donated surplus food builds on the ‘folkhem’ welfare model to boost health and sustainabilityStudents at Mariebergsskolan, a secondary school in Karlstad, Sweden, make their way to the canteen to grab a juice shot. This morning’s options include ginger and lemon, apple, golden milk, lemon and mint, or strawberry and orange. There’s also the choice of overnight oats with caramelised milk.It’s just after 9am and the space is usually empty, but thanks to a project launched in 2018 by Vinnova, Sweden’s national innovation agency, students are starting their day with a boost from the energy bar. All the ingredients are donated by local supermarkets which are giving away surplus fruit and vegetables to minimise food waste. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Walk to stave off bowel cancer: Experts pinpoint how many hours of exercise a week can help to prevent deadly disease

Walking for just five hours a week could dramatically reduce your risk of developing or dying from deady digestive system cancers, including bowel, liver and pancreatic cancer .

Events

2 w. ago Fireworks should only be set off on weekends to reduce disruption, MP says

Labour’s Alex Mayer argued restricting the use of fireworks would reduce disruption to animals and people.

Events

2 w. ago How to turn pastry scraps into a quick and tasty caramelised onion tart – recipe | Waste not

This simple and on-trend upside-down tart turns leftover trimmings into a fun twist on a French classicThis is my quick version of pissaladière, and it transforms a small amount of leftover pastry scraps into a spontaneous treat. Keep and combine any trimmings into a ball and re-roll as and when required. Pastry keeps well in the freezer, and by skipping two time-consuming steps in the traditional recipe – that is, making the pastry and caramelising the onions – this one comes together about an hour faster. Instead, the onions are cooked upside down, steaming and caramelising beneath a blanket of pastry with anchovies and black olives for a fast, fun twist on a French classic. And if you have less pastry, you can always halve the recipe. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Dog owners waring as pet develops epilepsy after trip to park

The owner of a Cavapoo hopes to raise awareness of Fly Catcher's Syndrome on social media after her pet was struck with the disease after eating discarded food waste in a park

Events

2 w. ago Eating cheese once a week could reduce risk of dementia, study finds

Scientists believe nutrients in dairy products may support neuronal maintenance

Events

2 w. ago This Halloween vegetable is a ‘nutritional gold mine’ and packed with protein

Every part of a pumpkin is edible – so don't throw away the skin or innards if you're carving a jack-o'-lantern

Politics

2 w. ago Pumpkins are ‘nutritional gold mines’ that shouldn’t be tossed in the trash. Here’s what to do with yours after Halloween instead

Experts say not to worry if your pumpkin’s been sitting on the porch all month

Politics

2 w. ago Make lettuce last for 4 weeks with one kitchen item that works as storage hack

Millions of Brits are trying to save money as we continue to feel the squeeze on our wallets and one way you can do that is by reducing food waste - and these tips could help.

Politics

3 w. ago What are the Aldi ‘secret’ shops? 11 stores to open across the country

Aldi’s sustainability chief said this was a new example of how the company was working to cut food waste

Politics

3 w. ago Rodents had ‘access to all areas’ at bakery where inspectors found ‘rat and mouse droppings throughout’

A zero hygiene rating was given to the business, with an inspection report stating 'months of food waste' was found at wall and floor junctions throughout the unit

Politics

3 w. ago Aldi launches secret discount supermarkets that shoppers can only use on one condition

The move is part of Aldi's commitment to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability

Economics

3 w. ago Major supermarket trials QR codes as half of Brits buy out of date food by mistake

A new study has found that £11.8billion of food is wasted each year in the UK.

Economics