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Supermarkets like Tesco, Marks and Spencer, and Asda are eliminating best-before dates on fruits and vegetables to reduce food waste. Instead, theyre using hidden codes on packaging to indicate freshness. These codes, decoded by groups like Which?, help stores track stock without confusing customers. The UK throws away millions of tonnes of food annually, while many face food poverty. Which? has broken down the codes, with Asda and Tesco using a letter for the month followed by the day, and Sainsburys and Morrisons using simpler systems. Experts advise that produce without a use-by date is often safe to consume if it looks and smells fresh.

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