JORDAN BANJO SAID:

“As a dad of two (with a third on the way) I can absolutely relate to not having enough hours in the day.

As much as I love cooking, it can be time consuming and Love Food Hate Waste has shown that it’s not just excess food going into the bin, but also people’s time and money! In fact, almost half of us say we spend more time cooking than we’d like to.

That’s why I am delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste on this year’s Food Waste Action Week and share advice that can help the nation to minimise food waste.

It’s probably fair to say that no-one enjoys throwing food away but luckily, it’s not difficult to re-purpose your uneaten food and get that little bit of life back to spend with your family doing something you love.”

WRAP estimates 4.5 million tonnes of food that could have been eaten is wasted every year from our homes – worth around £14 billion (or £60 a month for an average family with children)1. Not only is this bad for the planet, but it also leaves a considerable dent in people’s pocketswith food inflation now running at over 16%5. Two-thirds (66%) of people who completed the poll noticed the cost of their food bill has gone up considerably in recent months, reporting price to be the most important factor for them when doing their food shopping.

So, to help get the nation to make the most of the food it buys, Love Food Hate Waste has teamed up with TV personality and champion of eating well on a budget, Jordan Banjo, to share easy kitchen hacks to make mouth-watering meals that will pay us back in time, cost - and taste.

4 https://wrap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-10/ food-%20surplus-and-%20waste-in-the-%20ukkey-facts-oct-21.pdf

5 CPIH annual and monthly inflation rates January 2023. ONS.gov.uk

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