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3 Dec 2022
β Stop wasting your potatoes β
Over 4.4 million potatoes are wasted in the UK every day! You can freeze potatoes, whether they're uncooked, mashed or chips, all types of potatoes can be frozen and saved as a tasty treat for another time π₯°
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1 Dec 2022
Check food labels to see if your produce has travelled long distances as this means it has a big #CarbonFootprintπ£
Our potatoes are certified carbon neutral, meaning all unavoidable #CarbonEmissions produced from production all the way through to your #FoodWaste will be offset!
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30 Nov 2022
Did you know the amount of potato varieties have grown over the centuries, and there are around 100 of the edible kind? π
There are thousands of different varieties of potatoes that are not edible but all have a function!
Who knew potatoes could be so interesting? (We did!) π₯
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29 Nov 2022
Wondering about the best way to store your potatoes? πββοΈπ₯
Store them in a cool, dark place and theyβll last longer and keep fresher!
Follow for more potato updates!
#RootZero #SpectacularSpuds
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26 Nov 2022
Are your spuds sprouting? π±
Not to worry! Just cut out any sprouting or soft bits and use the rest of the potato.
Voila, good as new! πͺπ₯
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25 Nov 2022
Want to learn more about how #RootZero is positively impacting the world and the plans we have to do EVEN MORE in the near future? β‘
Read our magnificent manifesto here! β€οΈ
rootzero.co.uk/content/filesβ¦
24 Nov 2022
Check out our #PioneeringPackaging! π
Our packaging is 100% plastic free and 100% renewable. We're doing our bit to combat climate change by preventing 5.5 tonnes of plastic from reaching supermarket shelves!
#RootZero #ClimateChange
23 Nov 2022
How much food waste do you think we individually throw away annually? π²
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77kg
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3 votes β’ Final results
22 Nov 2022
#SpectacularFact of the day! Most people would be surprised to hear that potatoes belong to the same family as tobacco and deadly nightshade. It turns out that the Solanaceae family is very, very broad! π₯
The list even contains tomatoes and eggplants. WOW! π²
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18 Nov 2022
Here at #RootZero we have 37 miles of hedgerows on just one of our farms alone! π
This little green belt means our potatoes are engulfed by our ""mini woodlands"" and in turn providing a connecting highway for thousands of species! #SustainableFarming where it matters! π
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17 Nov 2022
Don't turn to food waste with such haste! π
Freeze 'em! βοΈ
Did you know you can freeze cooked potatoes? Roast frozen boiled potatoes straight from the freezer or keep leftover mash for pies, pastries or pancakes.βοΈ
#foodwaste #ROOTZERO
12 Nov 2022
Amazing feedback on our #PotatoesWithPurpose! π
We love hearing from our customers and strive to satisfy all with our #SpectacularSpuds! π₯
11 Nov 2022
Did you know potatoes are rich in #vitamins, #minerals and #antioxidants, which makes them very healthy? πͺ
Studies have linked #potatoes to a number of impressive health benefits:
βοΈReduced risk of heart disease
βοΈHigher immunity
βοΈImproved blood sugar control
10 Nov 2022
Wondering where you can find our Spectacular Spuds? π₯π
We're dotted all across the UK in Coop and Waitrose stores. Have you spotted us in your local store? Let us know! π
9 Nov 2022
Let's test your potato knowledge - How much of a potato is made of water? π§
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5 votes β’ Final results
ROOT ZERO retweeted
3 Nov 2022
Great to hear @PuffinProduce leading the way as U.K. first carbon neutral fresh produce brand @RootZeroUK πͺπΌ π₯ π₯
Key emphasis is getting carbon emissions β¬οΈ rather than offsetting ππΌππΌππΌ considering energy, fertiliser, pesticides, land managementβ¦
#NFUCymru22
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8 Nov 2022
Potato Fact Of The Day! π₯
Did you know potatoes trace back to Peru where the Incas natives were the first to ever grow the crop?! π
#SpectacularSpuds #ROOTZERO
5 Nov 2022
β Stop wasting your potatoes β
Over 4.4 million potatoes are wasted in the UK every day! You can freeze potatoes, whether they're uncooked, mashed or chips, all types of potatoes can be frozen and saved as a tasty treat for another time π₯°
3 Nov 2022
Some lovely feedback from our #PotatoesWithPurpose!π
Have you tried our #ROOTZERO potatoes yet? Next time youβre in your local Co-op or Waitrose store, why not pick up a bag and experience the new generation of spudsπ₯
#SpectacularSpuds #FeedbackThursday