But the average New Zealand family wastes $500 of food in a year, and because that's an average, some of us waste far more.
So there are savings to be made if you know the storage tricks, the seasonal tactics, and how to work with your family dynamics.
I talked to Jenny Marshall, from Love Food Hate Waste, for the latest Cooking the Books podcast.
We discussed the biggest items that blow out the budget, and ways to spend less without feeling deprived.
For the interview, listen to the podcast.
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