Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda shoppers could cut costs by hundreds with simple tip

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Confusion over the meaning of 'best before' and 'use by' dates is causing UK shoppers to get rid of hundreds of pounds' worth of perfectly good food each year, according to a supermarket expert Richard Price.

Richard, who has over 25 years' experience in the grocery and supermarket industry with Britsuperstore , explained the different between the two labels and why knowing the distinction could help Brits save hundreds of pounds a year and reduce food waste.

The UK wastes approximately 9.52 million tonnes of food every year, which is enough to feed more than 30 million people a year, while 8.4 million people still live in food poverty, the Mirror reports.

Richard states: "A 'best before' date is about quality, not safety. It's when the product will be at peak taste or