Canadian Farmer Explains The Concept Of Expiry Date On Food Items Which Could Drastically Decrease Food Wastage
Food waste is an acute problem, and the harsh reality is that there is no law or rule to prevent it. Food waste is particularly prevalent during weddings, festivals, and family gatherings, while many people in our country and around the world are experiencing hunger and starvation.
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Food waste is, in fact, the pinnacle of insensitivity. If we measure the food wasted every year, it sums up to about 1.3 billion tonnes, accounting for one-third of all food produced.
According to a study, when people's wealth rises, they become more insensitive to food wastage. Water and food are two of man's most fundamental necessities, and if a person is not aware of his plight, he will be forced to endure the repercussions.
The government, scientists, and farmers work day and night tirelessly to supply food to the entire population of our nation. Farmers sow the seeds, plough them, water them, and harvest them, and after all this, they bring it to our tables, which takes a lot of time, effort, and hard work.
Every month about one-third of groceries is thrown away carelessly in households and businesses. This wastes food and a lot of money that goes into producing and then buying these items.
So carefully plan your meals bring groceries just as necessary, and prevent wastage of food.
A farmer from Canada named Hayden Fox explains the concept behind the expiry date on food items
Meet Hayden Fox, a farmer from Canada who has been in the headlines with his explanation on why you shouldn’t throw away your food just because it’s the last or even several days beyond the expiration date.
He explains this iin response to a TikToker with the username, rizzzy.rizzz, who said that if there’s an expiration date on a food item, he will not eat it past the date.
So, here comes Hayden, with his charming charisma, scoffs at the claim and demands the dude not waste food for one very simple reason: it’s not actually bad.
![A farmer from Canada named Hayden Fox explains the concept behind the expiry date on food items](https://static.pupperish.com/images/OTxBDduwpRUk_13275_700.jpg)
He has poured his heart and soul into producing food, and it breaks his heart when people throw their food.
He says, “When I saw a TikTok with thousands of comments that read something along the line of ‘I would never eat something past its expiration date’, my heart sunk”. He then goes on to say, “People have lost touch with where their food comes from, and processors and retailers prey on this lack of information.”
![He has poured his heart and soul into producing food, and it breaks his heart when people throw their food.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/VinmrCopIUYa_13275_700.jpg)
He believes that the food company is going to lie to you all because all they care about is increasing their sales.
![He believes that the food company is going to lie to you all because all they care about is increasing their sales.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/ShVBgRzwbCEN_13275_700.jpg)
It is their tactics so people see the expiry date and throw away that item and immediately go and re-buy that item.
![It is their tactics so people see the expiry date and throw away that item and immediately go and re-buy that item.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/FNRnQuljzEbM_13275_700.jpg)
About 60% of food gets wasted every year because of these misconceptions which are just so wrong.
![About 60% of food gets wasted every year because of these misconceptions which are just so wrong.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/YDGljTAcKtZa_13275_700.jpg)
Expiration dates are simply one of many items on food packaging that are misleading, as Hayden explains
![Expiration dates are simply one of many items on food packaging that are misleading, as Hayden explains](https://static.pupperish.com/images/myZFJbGwlnpv_13275_700.jpg)
He explains further that some items are tagged GMO, sugar free or gluten-free when they are naturally that just to increase their price.
![He explains further that some items are tagged GMO, sugar free or gluten-free when they are naturally that just to increase their price.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/lUSxmjBwCgyE_13275_700.jpg)
He explains that the expiry date is actually the "peak freshness day", and the food is fine until the day of expiry and even after that, depending on the item.
![He explains that the expiry date is actually the](https://static.pupperish.com/images/IbBpniOXgvMd_13275_700.jpg)
It appears that this is a global issue that most of the food here in Canada comes from all over the world, including the United States, and this mistake about expiration dates is widespread.
![It appears that this is a global issue that most of the food here in Canada comes from all over the world, including the United States, and this mistake about expiration dates is widespread.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/NOHoxvKagELe_13275_700.jpg)
Hayden further elaborates on the issue and says:
“There are two sections of the food industry. The producers and suppliers and the retailers and sellers of food. Producers of the food are always looking to increase production, which comes at a very steep cost, meaning food waste is very costly to the producer. On the other hand, sellers need the food to have quick turnover as storage, transportation, and shelf space is very costly.”
![Hayden further elaborates on the issue and says:](https://static.pupperish.com/images/gnmCeATvlwor_13275_700.jpg)
Hayden also elaborates on the issue:
“‘Most consumers mistakenly believe that expiration dates on food indicate how safe the food is to consume and retailers don’t do anything to help change consumers’ perceptions. This correlation between expiration date and safety is false! The expiration date does not indicate whether there is a risk of food poisoning or increased chance of illness from consumption.”
![Hayden also elaborates on the issue:](https://static.pupperish.com/images/zVjlULDJuIvs_13275_700.jpg)
He was quite surprised to see the love and attention he received and to see that there are so many people who are as passionate as him when it comes to "no wastage of food."
He further states, “I wish people could see the work that goes into every bite of food they take. It’s easy to throw something out when we don’t appreciate the true value of it. We generate enough food to feed the entire world, but yet millions of people go hungry every day because we constantly waste the food we have.”
![He was quite surprised to see the love and attention he received and to see that there are so many people who are as passionate as him when it comes to](https://static.pupperish.com/images/rvYXiqtsJDVy_13275_700.jpg)
Here are the responses from people after seeing the viral video of Hyden.
![Here are the responses from people after seeing the viral video of Hyden.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/IcAhfEgwDtme_13275_700.jpg)
The dates are printed there so people don't use their common sense and blindly give in to the dates and throw the food.
![The dates are printed there so people don't use their common sense and blindly give in to the dates and throw the food.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/GFNfApySUJro_13275_700.jpg)
If someone really believes in the expiry date and don't consume it depending on the item, then then give it to the poor instead of throwing it
![If someone really believes in the expiry date and don't consume it depending on the item, then then give it to the poor instead of throwing it](https://static.pupperish.com/images/DGxnBdqyQHYp_13275_700.jpg)
It is well planned by the companies because they produce in large quantities and unless someone throws or finishes their old item, they would not buy a new one.
![It is well planned by the companies because they produce in large quantities and unless someone throws or finishes their old item, they would not buy a new one.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/sFiYOpvNjUyQ_13275_700.jpg)
Human are gifted with 6 senses, make use of it.
![Human are gifted with 6 senses, make use of it.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/XgNfivsQmJKt_13275_700.jpg)
Technically, it is somewhat right but not always.
![Technically, it is somewhat right but not always.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/VgkaFZxPhuzX_13275_700.jpg)
This is true and exactly what the companies do.
![This is true and exactly what the companies do.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/SHMsBhiXYwgD_13275_700.jpg)
If you do so then do it on your own risk, it's okay to let go of the rotten food than eating it and spoiling your health.
![If you do so then do it on your own risk, it's okay to let go of the rotten food than eating it and spoiling your health.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/PgeXmKjVwEqa_13275_700.jpg)
Right! It's a waste to always abide by the expiration date.
![Right! It's a waste to always abide by the expiration date.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/xfwKdjLQElaS_13275_700.jpg)
This makes so much sense.
![This makes so much sense.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/NgfpUDRYwFXm_13275_700.jpg)
Over 1.6 million people watched the viral video, out of which 356,000 people liked it. Hayden was taken aback by the video's unexpected virality.
Share this story with your friends and family, educate them about the hard work and effort to produce food, and convey it from the farm to their table. Encourage people to stop wasting food and not throw it away senselessly just by the expiry date.