What do “best by,” “use by” and “sell by” on food product labels really mean? — -- We’ve all seen the “best by,” “use by,” “enjoy by” and “sell by” on food labels, but what do they really mean?

When stocking up on apples, bananas, and avocados at the grocery store, you’ve likely noticed that many fruits and vegetables come with a sticker on their surface. These stickers are also known as PLU ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When does that food actually expire? We’ll soon know. California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend signed Assembly Bill 660 into law, which standardizes food package labeling. It ...

Although long used by supermarkets to clear out their precooked foods nearing expiration, convenience stores in Japan have recently been adopting stickers indicating perishable food that’s a little ...

And what’s it there for, anyway? A registered dietitian weighs in. When stocking up on apples, bananas, and avocados at the grocery store, you’ve likely noticed that many fruits and vegetables come ...