date:Aug 16, 2022
fety and shelf life extension of fresh produce, says: Fresh fruit and vegetables account for 40% of food waste, with a high proportion being removed from the shelf by the retailer or thrown out by the consumer by referring to the best-before date.
He explains that most fresh produce do not actually require a best-before date, while the date with most others such as packages of lettuce or bean sprouts, is set conservatively to account for issues with handling practices.
Alternative to best-befo