Items displayed in this area are often approaching or past their 'Best Before' dates.
'Best Before' dates (not to be confused with 'Use By' dates found on products such as fresh meat and fish) are simply a manufacturers guideline concerned to a products quality.
Often companies like Bluebird and Smiths stamp their products with short dates for commercial reasons rather than any real reflection of actual food quality.
We find most goods are perfectly good to eat for many months after.
For more information and any legalities clarification visit the Food Standards Agency website.
South African Specials
** Best Before Dates for Christmas **
We have now put all the best before dates on display on the website if there is a date before 31st January 2026
If you have any queries regarding best before dates, please do email us at info@sanza.co.uk
'Best Before' dates (not to be confused with 'Use By' dates found on products such as fresh meat and fish) are simply a manufacturers guideline concerned to a products quality.
Often companies like Bluebird and Smiths stamp their products with short dates for commercial reasons rather then any accurate reflection of actual food quality.
We find most goods are perfectly good to eat for many months after.
For more information and any legalities clarification visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Note: We check our stock everyday, so if you see the best before date displayed then that is what you should receive.
