USDA’s FSIS Publishes Updated Food Date Label Fact Sheet To Curb Food Waste

Posted on April 10, 2019

As previously covered on this blog, food waste is a major issue in the United States. Government estimates indicate Americans waste between 30 and 40% of the overall food supply on an annual basis. According to the USDA, consumers are responsible for nearly 90 billion pounds of food waste each year, which equates to 20% of the … Continue Reading

New Poll Shows Consumer Confusion Abounds Over Date labels

Posted on August 4, 2017

As previously covered on this blog, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) launched an initiative this past February to streamline and standardize the wording accompanying the date labels on packages to offer greater clarity regarding the quality and safety of products. The new voluntary initiative calls for the use of just … Continue Reading

New Date Labeling Initiative Launched to Reduce Consumer Confusion

Posted on February 23, 2017

Supermarket shelves are overflowing with food and beverage products sporting a dizzying array of date labels. The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) report (here and here) that, as it stands, at least 10 different date labels on packages – such as Sell By, Use By, Expires On, Best Before, Better … Continue Reading