Bread that lasts for 60 days could cut food waste An American
company has developed a technique that it says can make bread
stay mould-free for 60 days. The bread is zapped in a
sophisticated microwave array which kills the spores that cause
the problem. The company claims it could significantly reduce
the amount of wasted bread - in the UK alone, almost a third of
loaves purchased. The technique can also be used with a wide
range of foods including fresh turkey and many fruits and
vegetables.World of waste Food waste is a massive problem in
most developed countries. In the US, figures released this year
suggest that the average American family throws away 40% of the
food they purchase - which adds up to $165bn (£102bn) annually.
Bread is a major culprit, with 32% of loaves purchased in the UK
thrown out as waste when they could be eaten, according to
figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs (Defra). One of the biggest threats to bread is mould.
As loaves are usually wrapped in plas