The UK creates the highest amount of food waste in Europe, throwing away an estimated 14 million tonnes of food annually. Statistics released by the European Commission reveal the UK wastes twice as much food as Sweden and Spain, the second largest producers of waste food in Europe.
Each household in the UK throws away an average of £540 of foo...
Read moreAround 10 million turkeys are eaten every year in the UK at Christmas time. The tradition of eating turkey for Christmas dinner dates back to the 16th century, when Yorkshire landowner and explorer William Strickland introduced the species to Britain.
He reputedly bought some of the birds from native American traders during one of his explorator...
Read moreThe 1COLD team will be observing the 2-minute silence to commemorate those who gave their lives to ensure the freedom of future generations. We will remember them.
Medicines are used to keep the armed forces in the best health possible in times of war, when the military personnel are facing injury and death every day in the conflict zones. Dur...
Read moreFood poisoning isn't something that should be taken lightly, as it can lead to extremely serious illnesses that can land you in hospital. We've all read about E Coli, salmonella and other types of food poisoning, but what causes these deadly diseases and how can we reduce the risks of consuming hazardous foods?
Storing perishable foods at the co...
Read moreWhen it's sunny outside and the temperature is rising, transporting and storing flowers becomes more challenging for florists. If you're enjoying the late summer sunshine, an unseasonal heatwave is great news, but it's not so good if you're a florist battling to stop your blooms from wilting.
Investing in a cool room for flowers (commonly known ...
Read moreAs Britain prepares for a no-deal Brexit on 31st October, the government has revealed it is stockpiling 7,000 medicines amid fears there will be shortages.
Since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, fears have been heightened that Britain will be leaving the EU with no trade deal in place. The PM has said Brexit will happen on that day, whether ...
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