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Manchester, looking for a scare this Halloween? Here goes: 39.9 million pumpkins will be bought this Halloween, and of these, a whopping 22.2 million pumpkins will go to waste, left uneaten. That’s £32.6 million worth of edible food!

Why? Because after carving, many-a-pumpkin’s innards and guts are simply thrown away. Their purpose as the infamous jack o’ lantern overshadows their true purpose – dinner! The gourd news is, now 3 in 5 people (59%) know you can eat your carving pumpkin.

Whether you’re venturing to the streets or staying at home this year, we’ve got everything you need for a safe, spooky and sustainable Halloween packed with treats. We've got pumpkin recipes, activities for kids and 5 tips for using up your pumpkin!

Eat your pumpkin

We’ve got plenty of pumpkin recipes to help you use up all the different bits, from a traditional pumpkin soup and roasted seeds for snacks, to a more adventurous coconut pumpkin cake, and even pumpkin kimchi! Sweet or savoury, we just want to see them eaten.

Pumpkin houmous: https://www.hubbub.org.uk/pumpkin-houmous-on-sourdough-with-garlic-mushrooms

Pumpkin risotto: https://www.hubbub.org.uk/marks-risotto-of-pumpkin-and-parmesan

Pumpkin Quesadillas: https://www.hubbub.org.uk/pumpkin-black-bean-and-caramelised-red-onion-quesadillas

How can you get involved?

All you really need to do to take part is eat your pumpkin! Check out some of our pumpkin-licious recipes above. And below are some ways you can take it further... if you dare!

Getting dressed up this Halloween?

Check out some DIY costume ideas that won't spook the planet.

Want to save more money on food?

Find out how you can make the most of the food you buy so that you don't have to spend more than you need to.

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