Sniff, Look, Taste.
To Help Avoid Food Waste
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A simple way to help avoid food waste at home
Reducing food waste doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few small changes at home, you can help your food go further - one meal at a time.
Every year, Australians throw away around 7.6 million tonnes of food, including 2.5 million tonnes from our own homes. What many people don’t realise is that a lot of this food is still perfectly good to eat.
Sometimes it comes down to simple things - like being unsure what food labels really mean, especially the difference between ‘Best Before’ and ‘Use By’ dates. When we’re not sure, it can feel easier to throw food away - even when it doesn’t need to be.
The good news is many of us already have the tools to make better decisions - we just don’t always remember to use them.
That’s where Sniff, Look, Taste. comes in.
It’s a simple test that encourages you to pause before throwing food away. Many of us throw away food which is past the Best Before date that’s still perfectly good to eat because we are unsure what the date label really means.
Sniff. Look. Taste. is a simple habit that helps you make more confident decisions, so good food is used and enjoyed - not wasted.
By taking a moment to use your senses, you can feel more confident about the food you already have and help reduce food waste.
Sniff. Look. Taste. is a simple, everyday habit designed to help reduce food waste at home - without judgement, guilt or guesswork.
Hear from our sensory expert on what to look out for:
Practical tips to help food go further
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Store it right - Keep pantry staples in cool, dry places
- Seal opened packs tightly to maintain quality
- Use the fridge and freezer to extend food life
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Use it up - Slightly soft fruit is great for baking or smoothies
- Leftover vegetables can become soups, stir-fries or pasta sauces
- Bread past its prime makes perfect toast, croutons or breadcrumbs
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Plan smarter - Check what you already have before shopping
- Rotate older items to the front of the pantry
- Cook flexible meals that adapt to what’s on hand
Recipe inspiration: from pantry to plate
Looking for ideas to turn everyday ingredients into easy meals?
Explore recipes that:
- Utilise the most commonly wasted foods
- Use pantry staples
- Are quick, nourishing and family-friendly
Nestlé’s role in helping households waste less
At Nestlé, we’re committed to helping Australians unlock the value of food - including food that may still be good once it reaches its Best Before date.
We’re doing this by:
- Improving date labelling clarity through on-pack education
- Empowering consumers with simple, practical guidance
- Partnering with trusted organisations to support food-waste reduction
Our approach is focused on education and confidence - not telling people what to do, but helping them make informed choices.
Trusted partners, shared goals
We work alongside organisations that share our commitment to reducing food waste and supporting communities.
Through partnerships with food-rescue and sustainability organisations, we’re helping ensure food is used where it matters most.
