Food Security

Here’s why food stores are ditching 'best before' labels

Date labelling on food is confusing and is a key part of the food waste problem, experts say.

Date labelling on food is confusing and is a key part of the food waste problem, experts say. Image: Unsplash/James Yarema

Victoria Masterson
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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To help cut down on food waste, some supermarkets are ditching best before dates on their products.
To help cut down on food waste, some supermarkets are ditching best before dates on their products. Image: European Food Information Council

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