Source Feed: Global News - Canada
Author: Prisha Dev
Publication Date: May 13, 2026 - 14:32
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‘Best before’ date labels behind $12B in waste as food bank demand spikes
May 13, 2026
Confusion around 'best before' labels is contributing to billions of dollars in food waste across Canada, even as local food banks face record demand, a new report says.
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