RV FEATURE
Developed by Aussie father-son duo Jon and Nic Roberts, Fridge Friend uses a 100 per cent natural mineral blend to absorb ethylene gas, airborne bacteria, mould and odours. The result? Produce that lasts up to three weeks longer, fewer fridge clean-outs, and a noticeable reduction in food waste. On my trip, that translated to:
• Fewer grocery stops – especially valuable when off-grid or remote;
• Less spoilage – protecting my investment in fresh food;
• Improved hygiene – Less slimy spinach or suspicious smells; and
• A healthier lifestyle – more access to fresher fruits and vegetables.
REAL-WORLD RESULTS
Normally, by day five, my veggie drawer is a sad sight. But this time, I was pulling out crisp celery and firm capsicum well into week two. Even delicate herbs held up longer than expected. I didn’ t have to ration fresh produce or rely on frozen backups. It felt like I’ d upgraded my fridge without touching the hardware. Fridge Friend claims to save family households hundreds of dollars annually and, based on my own caravanning experience, that seems plausible. While I can’ t quantify the savings during this short test period, I can say this: for this review trip, we stocked our fridge with nearly double the usual amount of fruit and vegetables, and by the end of the third week, nothing had gone to waste. Every meal tasted fresher and more varied, as though the fridge was working with us, not against us. 84 \