THE SWAG BLOG — Veggies & Herbs

Cut food waste and save money with 9 simple kitchen tips to keep fruit and vegetables fresh for longer — smarter storage starts at home.

Learn how to store carrots properly to keep them crisp for months, prevent limp carrots, reduce food waste, and preserve nutrients naturally.

Discover 3 surprising health benefits of mushrooms, from antioxidants to anti-ageing nutrients, and learn simple tips for storing mushrooms properly.

Learn how to store leafy greens like spinach and kale to keep them fresh for longer and reduce food waste using The Swag.

Storing your fresh produce the best way possible will mean that your fruits and veggies will last longer, and you will save money. Here's how.

Crisp and delicious, apples are readily available year-round, but autumn is their peak season. Here’s your guide to storing apples and keeping them fresh all year:   1. Keep them whole As soon as you cut into an apple, the flesh starts to slowly turn brown from the oxygen in the air. A little lemon juice or vinegar will help to slow that process, and your apple will be fine so long as you eat it shortly. Or, you can keep them whole until just before you eat, use them in a recipe for the best shelf life or you...

Learn how to store onions and potatoes without plastic using The Swag cotton produce bag. Keep them fresh for longer with these simple, sustainable storage tips.