Consumer uncertainty about the meaning of the dates that appear on the labels of packaged foods is believed to contribute to about 20 percent of food waste in the home . That’s not surprising when you consider the variety of terms used with date labels, such as “use before,” “sell by,” “expires on,” and many more. Manufacturers generally apply date labels at their own discretion and for a variety of reasons. The most common is to inform consumers and retailers of the date up to which they can expect the food to retain its desired quality and flavour. The key […]

Covid 19, unpredicted climate changes, conflicts among countries are all leading to increase in global price and shortage of food and other essentials. Each one of us are trying to reduce the expenses in our daily life. Cutting back on things are first thing which comes to our minds, which is of course essential but that does not mean we have to compromise on a healthy and nutritious diet. Being a responsible shopper and trying to save money not only reduces wastage of food but also reduces the pressure on our natural resources and ensures access of food to all […]