We're a nation obsessed with use-by dates, but supermarkets recently decided to remove them from fruit and vegetable packaging. Now, experts have revealed a secret code that can help.

A savvy shopper has revealed the meaning behind the code printed on fresh produce packaging at Aldi. Cracking the code could help shoppers nab the freshest fruit and vegetables.

VEG OUT How to decipher the secret supermarket codes & change the way you shop to guarantee your fresh food last longer ...

But, if you've been left a little flustered by the change to packaging, experts have revealed a secret code to help you decipher how fresh your groceries are.

A consumer specialist has issued guidance to shoppers purchasing food from major retailers including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons and Asda - revealing how to decipher their 'secret code ...