Suchergebnisse

2.8 Case study: Extended durability and the effect on food waste 2.9 Literature review ; 3. Durability terms and legal requirements ; 3.1 Date labelling terms ; 3.1.1 "Best before" ; 3.1.2 "Useby" ; 3.2 Durability of opened packages ; 3.3 Examples of guidance for use after opening ; 3.4 Storage temperature requirements in wholesale and retail ; 3.4.1 Regulation of storage temperature in Sweden ; 4. Underlying causes for differences in date labelling ; 4.1 Interviews ; 4.2 Milk ; 4.2.1 Underlying causes ; 4.2.2 Predictive model ; 4.2.3 Consumer guidance ; 4.3 Cooked ham.

The purpose of the project has been to identify how date labelling legislation on food is practised in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden and how the durability can be affected in the food supply chain. The project recommends enhanced guidance for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. When prolonging the durability of the product, the retail waste decreased significantly. The results show that the type of packaging gas and storage temperature is of great importance for the durability of food products. Consumer studies reveal a need for guidance on how long products may be eaten after opening of the package. The individual consumer needs clearer and more easily accessible information on different labelling, storage temperature and durability of products.