Note, however, that all fresh fruits and veggies don't keep equally well in the fridge. Some, like banana, avo, pumpkin, garlic, potatoes and onions for example, are better stored outside in a cool, dry place.

Most fruits can be stored together. However, one piece of bad fruit will cause the others to go off sooner. A good idea is to keep fresh vegetables and fruits refrigerated in separate plastic bags. By doing this, they also won't absorb each others' odours.

Also note that you shouldn't wash vegetables before storing them in the fridge. And throw away any produce that has been kept too long, or if it has become mouldy or slimy.

Tip: To avoid "browning" of bananas, apples and pears, lower the pH of the exposed flesh by dabbing it with a drop of lemon or orange juice.