Shelf-life information on packaging

In our survey, a remarkable 34% of respondents strongly agreed that clear expiration date information on food packaging would help prevent food waste. This significant statistic underscores the potential impact of improved labeling on consumer behavior and waste reduction. The current state of food labeling, with varying degrees of clarity and standardization, often leads to confusion, causing consumers to err on the side of caution and throw away food that may still be perfectly edible.

The call for more explicit expiration date labeling is not just about reducing waste; it is about empowering consumers and encouraging responsible consumption. When consumers are provided with accurate, easy-to-understand information, they can make more informed decisions about buying and consuming food, leading to more sustainable consumption patterns.

There is an opportunity for innovation in this area. Packaging technology advances could revolutionize how consumers interact with food expiry dates. Such technological solutions, combined with clear regulatory standards, can significantly reduce the ambiguity surrounding food expiration dates and thus play a key role in reducing food waste.

➡️ For more information about this issue see:

https://bit.ly/How_does_packaging_help_consumers_to_reduce_the_quantity_of_food_waste

and

https://bit.ly/Vybrane_postojove_determinanty_predchazeni_vzniku_potravinoveho_odpadu