Did you cook too much for your last dinner party? Did you then have to eat those leftovers for days or throw them out? This is a common scenario we have all experienced.
Throwing out food doesn’t only come with personal frustration, but also has economic and environmental consequences. There are, however, many things that we can do to help solve it!
1. Reorganizing your fridgde
Reorganizing your fridge can be a simple and effective way to reduce food waste. Here are some tips for optimizing your fridge organization:
- Keep perishable items like meat, dairy, and eggs in the coldest part of the fridge - typically towards the back and the bottom shelves.
- Use clear containers or labels to keep track of perishable items that need to be used up soon, like leftovers or produce that's starting to wilt.
- Store fruits and vegetables in separate drawers with adjustable humidity settings to help keep them fresher for longer. High-humidity crispers are for vegetables and low-humidity ones are for fruits.
- Avoid overpacking the fridge, as this can block the air vents and prevent proper air circulation leading to uneven cooling.
- Regularly check expiration dates and best-before dates for items in the fridge to ensure that you're using them before they go bad.
2. Plan your groceries & meals
Planning your groceries in advance can help you avoid overbuying and reduce food waste. And now with the Samsung Family Hub™ fridge and Dacor fridge you can say goodbye to the forgetfulness that grocery shopping can create. These fridges are designed with cameras that take a photo every time you close the door. Never worry about running out of milk or buying extra groceries you don't need!
3. Rely on innovative technology
Leading home appliance manufacturers have taken refrigeration technologies to the next level by taking the guesswork out of food preservation. Let’s take a closer look:
Samsung
The Samsung Twin Cooling System uses two evaporators and two fans to maintain the refrigerator and the freezer compartments completely independent of each other. This allows you to control the temperature of both the refrigerator and the freezer. The freezer air stays dry and the fridge air stays humid so that the food is kept in peak condition. The Multi Flow feature with vents located on every shelf level creates an evenly cooled environment which helps to maintain an ideal temperature to keep your foods fresher for longer.
Here are a couple of examples from Samsung fridges that are equipped with Twin Cooling System to help keep your food fresh for longer:
LG
The Linear Compressor of LG fridges reacts quickly to temperature fluctuations and helps keep your food fresher, longer. LG's Multi-Air Flow™ cooling system with strategically placed vents maintains optimal humidity and temperature levels so your food stays fresher for longer.
Bosch
The revolutionary FarmFresh System™ combines multiple technologies designed to take food preservation to the next level while minimizing food waste. This includes pre-set temperature & humidity settings, absorbing naturally occurring ethylene to slow ripening and even cool air circulation.
KitchenAid
The Preserva® Food Care System includes dual evaporators (with high humidity for refrigerator and dry cold for the freezer), an ethylene-absorption cartridge to delay over-ripening, and FreshFlow™ air filter. If KitchenAid is your favourite brand then the fridge below is your ideal choice to ensure your food stay fresher for longer:
Shop at Trail Appliances for Expert Advice on Fridges
Finding the right fridge for fresher food starts with a visit to your nearest Trail Appliances showroom. If you’re in the market for a new fridge, come check out the options we have in-store or shop online today.
Our live, local online Product Experts will be more than happy to help you select the fridge that will meet your needs and your budget.