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

Aug 17, 2022

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, Formative Content

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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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