Ten ways to save on food

Food prices have been going up for some time now, but there are some simple ways to save on food, whether you're eating in or dining out.

Rising commodity costs have pushed up food prices by 4.9% since last May, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The news follows the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation's 'Food Outlook' report, which found that global food prices will remain high and volatile throughout this year and the next - despite record food production.