Aldi is offering customers cost-saving advice that could help them save hundreds of pounds each year. In partnership with food storage expert Kate Hall, the supermarket found that the average Brit throws away £387 worth of food annually.
A staggering seven out of 10 people admit they buy food knowing they will likely throw it in the bin, according to the research. To tackle this, Aldi and Hall have shared simple tips to reduce waste and stretch budgets further.
Freezing Tips to Reduce Waste
Kate Hall, known as the food storage expert, suggests that spending just 30 seconds to peel, slice, and freeze bananas can prevent them from going to waste. She explains: "Let's face it, we can't always make banana bread every time a bunch gets past its best. But if you can spare 30 seconds to peel, slice and freeze bananas, you can avoid them going to waste."
She advises spreading the banana slices on a lined tray before freezing so they do not clump together. Once frozen, they can be stored in a resealable freezer bag. These frozen bananas are perfect for making banana ice cream or chocolate peanut butter bites.
Hall adds that the same approach can be used for other fruits and vegetables. For example, cucumbers can be sliced and frozen to use instead of ice cubes, added to smoothies, or blitzed into a refreshing sorbet.
Freezer as a Budget Tool
"Using your freezer is such a simple way to press pause on your food so it doesn't end up in the bin," says Hall. "Freezing food can help our budgets stretch further, and you can actually freeze a lot more than people realise. The trick is knowing the best way to freeze food and what to do with it after freezing."
Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, commented: "At Aldi, we're committed to reducing food waste wherever we can across our supply chain, whether that be working with suppliers to cut down on waste, or marking down prices of items nearing their sell by date."
"Now we're on a mission to help shoppers minimise their food waste too, while getting even more value from their Aldi groceries at the same time. It seems simple, but the research shows that freezing items still isn't something many do – so we want to showcase just how easy that can be."
By adopting these freezing techniques, shoppers can save up to £387 a year, making a significant difference to household budgets while also helping the environment.
