With rising prices making the most of any food you buy is a must. Research shows four in 10 people are already taking action to cut costs on regular household bills.
But throwing away food is a common practice for most families with the average household dumping 28.1kg of food waste every month. And while putting the odd squishy tomato or the leftovers from our plate into the bin might seem minor, food waste is a huge global issue that needs to be tackled.
However the problem begins at home, with UK households being responsible for 60% of food waste, business, and hospitality such as pubs and restaurants responsible for the remaining 40%. And while one solution is to cut back on what is being bought - what do you do if you find yourself with unexpected leftovers?