We believe that Americans deserve a safe, nutritious, and abundant food supply, with access to healthy food at reasonable prices. From food safety to honest labeling and fighting our growing food waste epidemic, NCL is working hard to help consumers make smart decisions to nourish their families.
The amount of food wasted in America is disturbingly high. Around 40 percent of the U.S. food supply is thrown away unused every year due, in part, to confusing food date labeling. More than 90 percent of Americans have thrown out food prior to its actual expiration date. Recently, a push has been made to reduce the amount of food that grocery stores are disposing of by repurposing it in cheap prepared meals or donating it to food banks. At home, consumers can reduce food waste by learning the truth about “use by” date labeling.
National Consumers League