Did you know that government estimates indicate that Americans waste 40 percent of the overall food supply? And 90 percent of consumers throw food away based on the “sell by” date because they mistakenly believe the food is unsafe to eat? When actually, a “sell by” date is used as a tool for stock control, suggesting when a store should no longer sell products to ensure they still have a shelf life after consumers purchase them.  A large part of food waste is due to confusing and ... Full Article