 Supermarkets do not sell foods that are past their use by date or best before dates for legal reasons and perceived danger to health.Many supermarkets have partnered with food banks around the country and now donate tinned and packaged food which has passed its best before date, but it still safe to eat.There are 15 food rescue groups operating around the country as at 2019  such as KiwiHarvest in Auckland and Dunedin, Kaibosh in Wellington, Kaivolution in Hamilton, to rescue fresh food and produce.