'Best Before' labels scrutinized as food waste concerns grow

13 Sept 04:27 Key points summarised by AI

"Best before" labels are under global scrutiny for fueling food waste, as consumers often confuse them with "use by" dates, leading to the disposal of perfectly edible food.
Unlike safety-related "use by" dates, "best before" labels only indicate peak freshness; this misunderstanding contributes to an estimated 7% of U.S. food waste annually.
To combat this, UK retailers are removing these labels from produce, the EU is considering abolishing them, and the U.S. is pushing for standardized date language to educate consumers and reduce waste.
Experts advocate for clearer labeling (e.g., "best if used by" for quality) and encourage consumers to rely on their senses, rather than arbitrary dates, to assess food edibility.

Israeli and Thai nationals held in Bangkok over secret filming of sexual encounters

Yesterday 14:52 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok police arrested an Israeli man for allegedly secretly filming sexual encounters with Thai women, reportedly after sedating them with cake.
A Thai woman was also detained in the same raid, found with crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, suggesting involvement in drug trafficking.
The Israeli suspect allegedly lured women via a dating app, offered them cake potentially laced with sedatives, and recorded their encounters without consent.
Authorities discovered the Israeli man had overstayed his visa by 2,095 days; he denied drug ownership and reportedly threatened arresting officers.