Jun 12, 2025 | Food Knowledge
A use-by date indicates the last date that a particular food item is considered safe to eat, while a best-before date indicates the date the food will be at its peak quality. Use-by dates are crucial for food safety, especially for perishable items. While best-before...
May 31, 2025 | Eating on a budget, Food Knowledge, Fruit & Vegetables, Shopping Tips
Buying fruit and vegetables in season will always be cheaper. So if you are working with a tight budget be aware of what is in season and look to use these options where you can. The other advantage is items in season will be fresher so a win win. In new zealand...
May 29, 2025 | Food Knowledge, Shopping Tips
Unit pricing calculates the price per standard unit (e.g., per kilogram, liter, gram, or individual piece). Formula: – Divide the product’s total price by the quantity it contains (e.g., divide the price of a 1.5kg bag of flour by 1.5kg). For example...
