Sustainability groups are calling for unnecessary best-before dates on packaged fresh produce to be scrapped to cut down on household waste.

Food waste in Australia represents a staggering 312kg per person each year.

Several British supermarkets have removed best-before dates on fresh food products.

OzHarvest CEO Ronni Kahn told Steve Mills on Millsy at Midday that best before dates are just about quality.

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