‘Sniff test’ explained as Morrisons scraps milk 'use by' dates
Every year, UK farmers produce more than six billion litres of milk for our fridges.
But, according to recycling and food waste prevention charity Wrap, around 278 million litres (490 million pints) of this milk is wasted every year.
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Hide AdIn fact, milk is the third most wasted food and drink product in the UK behind only potatoes and bread.
In a bid to stop at least some of this wastage, major supermarket Morrisons has announced plans to scrap use by dates on 90% of its own-brand milk.
The retailer will instead introduce ‘best before’ dates and will encourage consumers to use the sniff test.
But how does a ‘best before’ date differ from a ‘use by’ one, what is the sniff test - and how exactly will these two measures help reduce milk waste?
Here’s everything you need to know.
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