'Best Before' labels scrutinized as food waste concerns grow – Kelowna Capital News
‘These dates don’t actually mean that they’re not edible or they’re not still nutritious or tasty’
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‘These dates don’t actually mean that they’re not edible or they’re not still nutritious or tasty’
The labels are used by manufacturers to determine how fresh food is, but some people worry these labels encourage shoppers to throw away food.
There is growing momentum to standardize the language on date labels to help educate buyers about food waste, including a push from big grocers and food companies.
There is growing momentum to standardize the language on date labels to help educate buyers about food waste, including a push from big grocers and food companies.