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New study shows 40% of Gen Z Canadians misinterpret best before dates on food, leading to significant waste. 25 per cent of Gen Z’s discard food with expired best before dates, even if it is safe to eat, which is an average cost of $329 of food waste per household each year.


25 per cent of Gen Z's discard food with expired best before dates, even if it is safe to eat, which is an average cost of $329 of food waste

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