As technology becomes more affordable and public awareness grows, smart labels are poised to become a standard feature in food packaging. Their ability to reduce waste, enhance safety and even cut ...

As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: “best before” labels. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to ...

DAEJEON, South Korea — Starting at 5 a.m. each day, dozens of trucks bring more than 400 tons of stinky, sticky food waste from restaurants and homes to a facility the size of two football ...

In London, grocers have stopped putting date labels on fruits and vegetables ... But while South Korea’s policy to divert food waste from landfills had reduced methane emissions, he noted ...

In its article "South Korea recycles 98% of its food waste. What can it teach the world?" The Washington Post on Aug. 9 explained the country's methods of turning such trash into compost, livestock ...

Many consumers believe date labels ... these food date labels are used and how they're interpreted. The agencies say it's part of advancing a national strategy to reduce food loss and waste.

Confusion about whether food ... By” label was reiterated by stakeholders this summer in response to the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious goal to reduce food loss and waste in the ...

as well as for research results on how consumers perceive date labels and any related impacts on food waste. The public is also encouraged to share its perceptions, with comments accepted through ...