Confusion between 'best before' and 'use by' dates is causing UK shoppers to throw away hundreds of pounds’ worth of perfectly good food each year, according to a supermarket products expert.

Richard Price, from Britsuperstore has over 25 years’ experience in the grocery and supermarket industry. He explained the difference between the two labels, and why having a better understanding of them could prevent Brits from throwing away hundreds of pounds' worth of food a year.

The UK wastes approximately 9.52 million tonnes of food every year . This total is enough to feed upwards of 30 million people a year, yet 8.4 million live in food poverty.

"A ‘best before’ date is about quality, not safety. It’s when the product will be at peak taste or texture, but passing that date doesn’t mean

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