According to new research from Aldi, people in Britain throw away £520 worth of food waste every year.
The new survey of 2,000 Britons found that Brits throw away at least nine pieces of fruit and vegetable each week, totalling 468 a year.
On average, 53% of Brits throw out food they haven’t eaten, and 56% say they completely forget about food they’ve bought.
24% of respondents said they typically only get through half a bag of salad before having to throw it away.
46% of respondents said the way they store their food has something to do with how quickly it goes off, with 57% saying they’re not confident they understand exactly where and how to store food to keep it fresh for longer.
According to the survey, the average British household ends up throwing away each year:
- 114 bananas
- 99 potatoes
- 94 carrots
- 88 oranges
- 88 bags of salad
- 83 onions
- 73 boxes of strawberries
- 73 cauliflowers
Commenting on the survey, Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, said: “At Aldi, we are proud to offer a helping hand in ensuring our shoppers have the freshest fruit and veg possible with our Fresh Guarantee.
“If customers aren’t satisfied with their purchase, they are welcome to return fresh fruit and vegetables for a full refund. We hope shoppers find Kate’s tips helpful and by following her advice, spot a difference in the longevity of their fruit and veg.”
