Aldi is helping customers cut costs by ensuring they know how to maximise the products they purchase, including milk. In partnership with food storage expert Kate Hall, they found that the average Brit throws away £387 of food every year. Indeed, a staggering seven out of 10 admit they buy food knowing they’ll likely throw it in the bin.
Expert Tips for Storing Milk
Kate explained: “If you find your milk goes sour before you can use it, try storing it in the middle of the fridge instead of the door, it’s much colder here and can last up to three days longer! To avoid any leaks, pour half your milk (or more) into a reusable water bottle to lay flat. Or, if you need your milk to last longer, consider freezing it flat in a sealable freezer bag in usable quantities; this way it can be defrosted quickly in a dish of cold water. Some plant milks can be suitable for freezing too, but you should always check the packaging first to be sure. Don’t worry if your milk splits when defrosted, simply give it a quick blend and it should be good as new!”
Freezing Food to Stretch Budgets
Kate said: “Using your freezer is such a simple way to press pause on your food so it doesn’t end up in the bin. 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.”
Aldi’s Commitment to Reducing Waste
Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: “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.”
