Glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it's like to work at Fitch Ratings, including salaries, reviews, office photos, and more. This is the Fitch Ratings company profile. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at Fitch Ratings.
Coffee begins to loose its flavour after it is ground, so it is best to grind the beans just before you will brew it. The longer ground coffee sits around exposed to the air the faster it becomes stale. Coffee companies want you to enjoy their coffee at it's best flavour, so they put an expiration date on it. This way you will want to brew it and drink it while it still has it's best flavour. So it is safe to drink, although it might not be at its best. Source(s): midnight Â· 7 years ago.
Coffee which has been ground only has a shelf life in the pantry of about 7-10 days, but can survive in the refrigerator for about three weeks. Freezing ground coffee is not recommended. Unopened coffee, whether ground or whole bean, will last in the pantry for about two years. While there is a lot of disagreement about how long coffee will last for, there is one consensus when it comes to storing coffee and itâs shelf life â light, air, and moisture will all have an impact on the quality and freshness of coffee.