I am aware of this going on in the US for at least the last 35 years. People go dumpster diving and get some of it, but sometimes the dumpsters are locked.
It's a bit of a catch 22 in that if the company gave it away after the expiration date and someone got sick, they could be held responsible. There are so many things done for that reason. After all, McDonald's and every other business that sells coffee now has to put a warning on the cup that the coffee is hot. Duh
Yes this is such a shame that the whole world seems to be suing one another.
There should a weaver you could sign if you accept the food that way the companies can't get sued.
Thanks for the feedback @aboutyourbiz
Yeah there are YouTube web sites on dumpster diving! Love it!