Good food is often thrown away because it has passed the date on the packet. So the Government is planning to scrap ‘overly cautious’ Use By dates on food packaging in favour of ‘Best Before’ labels, when it’s safe to do so. This way people can choose whether to eat food after the date or […]
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A new feature length documentary following top chefs tackling food waste gets its London premiere on Friday 23rd June. Pac n Vac’s David Calvert is delighted that the challenge of food waste is beginning to reach a wider audience. He set up Pac ‘n Vac with the sole mission to treat food with respect and […]
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A number of stories about the ability to reuse or recycle containers have featured in the news this month. The Pringles tube was picked out as one of the worst offenders for recyclability. The Recycling Association claimed the metal base, plastic cap, metal tear-off lid and foil lined sleeve was a “nightmare”. However, the BBC […]
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The Observer Food Monthly Awards, now in their 14th year, have a new category: ‘Best ethical food project’, to recognise businesses which seek to reduce food waste and improve sustainability. If you love Pac ‘n Vac please vote for us – it only takes a minute and everyone who votes has the chance to win […]
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There’s a point after the Easter bunny has paid his annual visit when the unlikeliest food situation can occur, you actually can’t eat any more chocolate… But instead of letting it take up valuable fridge space, turn those chocolatey leftovers into a fabulous breakfast, lunch or dessert. Breakfast Chocolate covered Orange Pancakes Ingredients (Serves 1) […]
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It seems that more and more of us – at work and at home – are looking for ways to stop wasting food. Over 80% of shoppers are now willing to buy wonky veg and funny fruit if the price is right, according to new research by British firm Blue Yonder. Businesses are getting in […]
Read MoreLast month we reported on how supermarkets’ new ‘wonky veg’ ranges and Pac ‘n Vac vacuum food containers can help to reduce the shocking amount of fruit and vegetables thrown away every year. However, according to a recent global study, most consumers said they were only willing to buy misshapen fruits and vegetables if they […]
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Join the free #wastewebinar The Grocer magazine is holding a video webinar as part of its Waste Not Want Not campaign. Industry leaders will discuss how they plan to prevent food waste in the live 60-minute webinar on 22nd February at 11am. “This is a unique opportunity to grill some of the biggest names in […]
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Most of us have a good grounding in food storage basics. But an invaluable article from the NHS not only reminds us that good food storage is about more than just refrigeration but gives some really useful food storage tips when it comes to keeping leftovers. For example did you know that hot food should […]
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With the expense of luxury items, extra guests and the inevitable leftovers it’s easy to overspend on Christmas food. But here are 5 practical ways Pac ‘n Vac can help you cut the cost by making sure delicious Christmas food doesn’t go to waste. Buy in advance and keep it fresh for up to 40% […]
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Diners get a taste for less waste
Feed Bellies, Not Bins is the slogan of The Real Junk Food Project, a UK food waste charity.
Founded in Leeds, the charity was set up to prove that much of the food currently thrown away is absolutely fit for human consumption. Read more>
