Comments on: Lies of the Food Crisis

By: Energy & Product Saver

Energy & Product Saver — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:16:40 +0000

Are you aware that it is estimated that 18.7% of the Worlds energy is used by refrigeration.
In today’s world we take for granted the refrigerator cooling our groceries 24/7 and when we turn off the lights in our homes and businesses, and lock the door for the evening, one of the things which will continue to use power around the clock is our refrigerators and freezers.
New energy saving technologies, are being launched every day, but who can afford some of these technologies which we are being offered, or how difficult are they to install. And how long will it take for me to get my money back in energy savings, big questions.
Refrigeratorsaver is the simplest, most effective, and inexpensive energy saving device for refrigeration.
Invented in the UK by two highly recognized Harry Banham & Guy Lamstaes, who have both recent been listed in the Guardian Observer in the top (50) people who could save the planet,
The Refrigeratorsaver is a silicone gel based thermometer that reads the exact product temperature rather than the air temperature, most refrigerators cool produce colder than needed, and on many home refrigerators we cannot see what the produce temperature, only the reading only the air temperature reading.
This technology which won a millennium award, has no installation, you simply place the Refrigeratorsaver on the shelf, leave for (1) hour, and then you can make slight adjustments on the dial thermostat dial, or digital display in line with the product temperature.
For every one degree you are able to adjust your home or business thermostat is the equivalent to 8% in energy savings, and we have averaged 20 to 24% on most home refrigerators.
We have also found that by cooling produce at the right temperature, produce life extends by 2 to 3 days and with gas prices rising, many businesses are feeling the pinch with fuel charges being added to deliveries, this simple device makes huge saving on any businesses bottom line.
The Refrigeratorsaver is a must for all restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, and especially homes,

By: HungryBritain

HungryBritain — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:45:15 +0000

Regardng the current uncertainties with food prices and the role of ever increasing demand from China and India. There is a greater need for us to conserve and be increasingly frugal about food consumption at home.

Simple food saving tips are things we need to get used to and practice more regularly. Most of these are common sense and can be quite creative. You can find a list of free food saving tips at sites such as http://www.foodcrisis.co.uk amongst other similar sites as well.

We all need to contribute to a fairer and a more foodwise program for ourselves.

By: Welshcakes Limoncello

Welshcakes Limoncello — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:09:28 +0000

Yes, I think you are right about the amount of time food is stored before it is even put on the shelves in the UK and about the “blame the consumer” culture.

By: Wolfie

Wolfie — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:46:06 +0000

I read somewhere recently that Billingsgate fish market employs a specialist waste disposal company which removes six tonnes of fish waste… a week. With fish stocks collapsing its clear that there is a desperate need for reform in the way we structure our food supply markets.

Welcome aboard Cassandra.

By: Sackerson

Sackerson — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:10:47 +0000

Very good point about the not-freshness of supermarket food. Pre-fridges, I can remember our family storing meat in a meat safe (a metal box with small ventilation holes!) If we got food poisoning, I didn’t notice. And all that fuss about plastic bags - even without them, look at the wrapping for every item!

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:47:00 +0000

Good post, excellent point. Pleased to meet! Looking forward reading more in the future. Best, Cassandra (new bloghound)

By: Phil A

Phil A — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:04:10 +0000

Some good points, but don’t forget the cost of fuel and exchange rates also…

By: jameshigham

jameshigham — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:44:59 +0000

There is something desperately wrong with a culture where buying up huge amounts, just to throw it away is seem as normal and proper. Or perhaps it’s not thought about at all. Makes me cry, such wastage.

By: cityunslicker

cityunslicker — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:20:30 +0000

I am with you Wolfie. The main problem is biofuels and the stupid CAP. Population will be a problem but that is one for Pakistan and Nigeria, not the UK.

By: baht at

baht at — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:24:24 +0000

Moribunds always have a few near sell-by date items going cheap but to be honest the effort of finding the bargains out weighs the gains.

By: Colin Campbell

Colin Campbell — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:36:07 +0000

When I lived in the supermarket, it seemed to me that there was quite a bit of perishable loss. Even non perished items were thrown out because it was easier than distributing it to people who needed it.

By: xoggoth

xoggoth — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:20:19 +0000

yeh, I often eat food, prawns, fish, meat, whatever, months after the consume by date and it never does me any harm, I, err eee …………….