About Us

Who we are

Best-Before specializes in surplus and short-dated products fit for human consumption. We are passionate

  • To pursue a more sustainable, green living environment by combating consumables wastage,
  • To allow those in vulnerable circumstances enabling to access their needs,
  • To benefit our customers from big grocery saving.

Our Value

Transforming Short Dates into Long-Term Solutions. 
Unlocking Value in Every Bite, Every Drop Before Go Wasted 
Bridging Opportunities to Build a Sustainable Future
Best-Before's Commitment to a Greener, Prosperous Tomorrow

 

Consumable Knowledge

  Best Before Use by/Due/Expiry
Meaning Product is fresh and at optimal condition right up to "the best before" Date, it is safe to consume after the Date Product must be consumed Prior To/Before/On that Date
Safe to Consume after?

Yes.

Taste or Quality may alter without losing its identity, depending on the period passed

No

Even the product remains in an intact package and is stored appropriately according to the instructions.

Health Issue?

No

Yes 
Legal to sell?

Yes

On condition that the product is fit for human consumption.

No

It is Illegal to sell expired food 
Available in Best-Before?

Yes

No
Reference: Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, Food Authority of NSW

 

Fun Facts about Food Waste

According to World Wild Life research, about 1.3 billion tons of fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, seafood, and grains that either never leave the farm, get lost or spoiled during distribution, or are thrown away. In Australia alone, FoodBank states that 7.6 million tonnes of food is wasted every year, 70% of such food waste is edible but goes directly to landfill however.

 

Food Waste gives rise to...

Social or Humanitarian Concern
In Australia, 3.7 million (36%) households are experiencing food insecurity at different level in past year. These households are reducing the quality, variety or desirability of their food and at worst, some reducing their food intake, skipping meals or without eating throughout the day.

 

Climate Change
Global food waste is a major attribute to exacerbate the climate change. When we waste food, we also waste all the energy and water it takes to grow, harvest, transport, and package it. 
When food goes to the landfill and rots, it produces methane—a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2). So if we stop wasting food, at least 8-10% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced.
As we know CO2 causes extreme weather such as heatwave, heavy downpours and wildfires, the University of Guelph research suggested that if each household could stop wasting 3kg of edible food each week, at least 23.3 kg of CO2 emission could be reduced. Can you imagine how much we can do to save our planet ?

Economics Impact

Foodbank study shows Food waste costs the Australian economy over $36.6 billion or $2,000 to $2,500 per household per year, despite 70% of it is perfectly edible.