Guides
Practical guides
Simple pointers to read dates, store food in the right place and throw away less.
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How long does food last?
Indicative storage times for nearly 300 foods, before and after opening: meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables, tins, frozen food… with the right place to keep them.
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Use-by and best-before dates explained
A use-by date is about safety, a best-before date about quality. What each date means, whether you can eat food after it, and common examples.