Aldi has become the latest supermarket to remove ‘best before’ dates from fresh produce to help with industry efforts to reduce food waste in the home.
By the end of the year, the retailer will remove best before dates from around 60 fresh fruit and veg lines, including apples and pears, citrus fruits, potatoes, carrots and onions.
The move forms part of Aldi’s commitment to reduce food waste by 20% by 2025 and halve it by 2030.
Liz Fox, Corporate Responsibility Director at Aldi UK, said: “One of the reasons we are the UK’s cheapest supermarket is because we cut down on waste wherever we see it.
“And by getting rid of these dates on packaging, we can help customers get even better value by reducing the amount of food that goes to waste at home.”
In recent weeks, Asda, Sainsbury’s, M&S, and Waitrose have also announced plans to remove best before labels on hundreds of fresh lines.
