Which off the shelf foods last the longest?

[Tibbs735]

Sorry for going off topic
Things like bags of sacks of rice and beans have a printed best before of around two years. I think this is just a legal catch-all to absolve the company of any legal issues with regards to expired goods. I think you could get away with judging yourself, by checking for odd smells, visible mould etc.
You should only plan to store brown rice for 6 months, viewing anything beyond that as a bonus, as the fats mean it spoils faster.
White rice is better for storage, though it lacks in nutrition. Isolate it from air, and keep moisture and temperature low, and you can expect it to last 8-10 years.
I buy rice in the largest containers I can get. I got 5kg plastic sacks from Lidls, and can get bags of mixed beans from the Market stalls near me.