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storing apples

A Guide to Storing Apples Smartly To Keep Them Fresh

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...

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The Swag - Onions and Potatoes

How to Store Onions & Potatoes Without Plastic

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.

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The Swag - Fruits and Vegetables in Season

10 Reasons to Buy Fruits and Vegetables in Season

Discover 10 reasons to buy fruits and vegetables in season, from better taste and nutrition to lower costs and a lighter environmental footprint.

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The Swag - Fruit and Vegetable Storage Tips

10 Fruit and Vegetable Storage Tips to save Money and Reduce Waste

Discover 10 simple fruit and vegetable storage tips to keep produce fresher for longer, save money and reduce food waste.

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The Swag - Produce Bags

10 Shocking Food Waste Statistics

Discover 10 shocking food waste statistics and learn why reducing food waste is one of the most important changes we can make.

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Save Money, Reduce Food Waste and Go Green

The Swag Story - Save Money & Reduce Food Waste

Discover The Swag story - how one mum’s mission to reduce food waste led to a reusable produce bag that keeps fruit & veggies fresh, reduces waste & saves money.

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