Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat. The state is the first to ban food labels such as “sell by” or “best before” under a law signed by Gov. “Widespread implementation that was basically committed to by industry wasn’t happening,” said Erica Parker with Californians Against Waste, who Supporters hope the legislation could pave the way for new food labeling standards in the U.S., though it's not immediately clear if the new law and the massive California market will push companies to standardize food labeling for all products in the country. “California has such a large market share that we do think this will push manufacturers,” said Nina Sevilla with Natural Resources Defense Council, who also sponsored the bill.

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Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food waste
3 months, 1 week ago

Confused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food waste

NPR  

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California bans food ‘sell by’ dates. Will it save you money without getting you sick?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

California bans food ‘sell by’ dates. Will it save you money without getting you sick?

LA Times  

The new law bans food items from carrying “Sell by” labels. An old state law suggested putting dated labels on foods to help consumers know when their food has gone bad, instead of confusing, grocer-focused “sell by” labels. The new law bans food items from carrying “sell by” labels, which can prompt people to throw out food that is still …

Target, Walmart and Trader Joe's stores in California forced to change how they sell fresh food
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Target, Walmart and Trader Joe's stores in California forced to change how they sell fresh food

Daily Mail  

California has become the first state to ban confusing 'best before' labels on food in all major supermarkets. California has become the first state to ban confusing 'best before' labels on food in all major supermarkets In California alone, around six million tons of unexpired food is tossed in the trash each year. Lawmakers and advocates in California said they …

California to ban ‘sell by’ and ‘best before’ labels
5 months, 4 weeks ago

California to ban ‘sell by’ and ‘best before’ labels

The Independent  

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TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers
6 months, 1 week ago

TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers

Salon  

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Newsom signs bill to make California first state in nation to ban ‘toxic’ food additives
1 year, 5 months ago

Newsom signs bill to make California first state in nation to ban ‘toxic’ food additives

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom has signed the nation’s first law banning four “toxic” chemical food additives found in popular drinks, baked goods, candy and snacks. Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, who authored AB 418, hailed the move as a “huge step in our effort to protect children and families in California from dangerous and toxic chemicals in our food supply.” Gabriel said the bill …

California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks
1 year, 6 months ago

California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks

Associated Press  

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Opinion: Is your fridge filled with ‘expired’ food? Here’s why you shouldn’t throw it away
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion: Is your fridge filled with ‘expired’ food? Here’s why you shouldn’t throw it away

LA Times  

If on digging through your fridge you find food stamped with a phrase such as “Enjoy by,” “Best before,” “Expires on” or “Sell by” followed by a date that has passed, you might think it’s time to throw it away. Assembly Bill 660 would require food sold in California to use one of only two types of standardized labels: “BEST …

Keep it or toss it? ‘Best Before’ labels cause confusion
2 years, 5 months ago

Keep it or toss it? ‘Best Before’ labels cause confusion

Associated Press  

As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: “best before” labels. Unlike “use by” labels, which are found on perishable foods like meat and dairy, “best before” labels have nothing to do with safety and may encourage consumers to throw away food that’s perfectly fine to eat. To tackle …

Supermarkets urged to sell fruit and veg without packaging or best-before dates to cut food waste
3 years, 1 month ago

Supermarkets urged to sell fruit and veg without packaging or best-before dates to cut food waste

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s major supermarkets have been urged to sell fresh, uncut fruit and vegetables without …

Sell fresh uncut produce loose and without best before dates, food waste charity says
3 years, 1 month ago

Sell fresh uncut produce loose and without best before dates, food waste charity says

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UK retailers should sell fresh uncut fruit and vegetables without …

Sell fresh uncut produce loose and without best before dates, report recommends
3 years, 1 month ago

Sell fresh uncut produce loose and without best before dates, report recommends

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UK retailers should sell fresh …

To Reduce Food Waste, FDA Urges 'Best If Used By' Date Labels
5 years, 10 months ago

To Reduce Food Waste, FDA Urges 'Best If Used By' Date Labels

NPR  

To Reduce Food Waste, FDA Urges 'Best If Used By' Date Labels Enlarge this image toggle caption zoranm/Getty Images zoranm/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to the food industry on Thursday, urging companies to get behind the initiative to standardize the use of the phrase "best if used by" on packaged food labels. Yiannas says confusion …

For Food Manufacturers, 'Sell By' Labels May Have Reached Their Expiration Date
8 years, 1 month ago

For Food Manufacturers, 'Sell By' Labels May Have Reached Their Expiration Date

NPR  

For Food Manufacturers, 'Sell By' Labels May Have Reached Their Expiration Date Enlarge this image toggle caption Ryan Eskalis/NPR Ryan Eskalis/NPR Two of the most influential groups in the food industry are asking companies to change those pesky "expiration" or "sell by" labels on packaged food. Sponsor Message Enlarge this image toggle caption Ryan Eskalis/NPR Ryan Eskalis/NPR The Grocery Manufacturers …

‘Best If Used By’ labels will reduce food waste, USDA says
8 years, 3 months ago

‘Best If Used By’ labels will reduce food waste, USDA says

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says food sellers who use product dating labels should switch to the phrase “Best If Used By” to help reduce confusion and food waste. “This new guidance can help consumers save money and curb the amount of wholesome food going in the trash,” said Al Almanza, USDA deputy under secretary for food …

You’re Probably Throwing Away ‘Expired’ Food That’s Totally Fine To Eat
8 years, 8 months ago

You’re Probably Throwing Away ‘Expired’ Food That’s Totally Fine To Eat

Huff Post  

The date on your carton of milk may be less helpful than you think. Nearly 20 percent of food waste in people’s homes is caused by the confusing date labeling system, according to Niki Charalampopoulou, managing director of Feedback. Proponents of clearer date labels say they’re a much needed mend to a food system that churns out gobs of waste. …

‘Made in California’ label proposed to boost economy
11 years, 11 months ago

‘Made in California’ label proposed to boost economy

LA Times  

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