British Food Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Purpose
This
study
investigates
food
waste
within
the
supply
chain
(FSC),
for
case
of
fresh
and
short
FSC
(FS-FSC),
aiming
to
(1)
reveal
major
causes
across
(2)
identify
mitigation
strategies,
(3)
measure
impacts
at
each
stream,
(4)
propose
practical
initiatives
support
decision/policymakers
in
strategic
management,
especially
country.
Design/methodology/approach
adopts
a
mixed-method
approach
investigating
waste,
examining
existing
literature
using
template
analysis.
The
focus
is
on
three
key
elements:
factors
enabling
its
final
destinations,
strategies
reduce
it.
then
gathers
information
from
prominent
regional
retailer
consumers
through
interviews
surveys.
empirical
data
collected
analysed
analysis
descriptive
statistics.
Findings
research
highlights
enablers
networks,
including
procurement
storage,
processing,
operation
strategy,
people,
consumers.
differed
amount
produced,
outcome
demonstrates
that
end
were
largest
contributors
generated.
changes
people's
habits
tastes
significantly
affect
FS-FSC.
Interestingly,
results
demonstrated
40%
utilise
leftovers
as
pet
food.
Practical
implications
proposed
management
can
help
companies
minimise
mitigate
stage.
Practitioners
use
identified
implement
efforts
translate
them
into
actionable
plans.
Originality/value
article
outlines
addressing
an
FS-FSC
throughout
entire
chain,
encompassing
supply,
distribution,
catering,
delivery,
consumption.
not
only
sheds
light
primary
reasons
wastage
but
also
provides
insights
potential
solutions
are
effective
feasible
real-world
scenarios.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1411 - 1411
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Nanotechnology
plays
a
crucial
role
in
food
preservation,
offering
innovative
solutions
for
monitoring
and
enabling
the
creation
of
packaging
with
unique
functional
properties.
The
nanomaterials
used
can
extend
shelf
life
foods,
enhance
safety,
keep
consumers
informed
about
contamination
or
spoilage,
repair
damage,
even
release
preservatives
to
prolong
durability
items.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
provide
an
overview
diverse
applications
nanotechnology
packaging,
highlighting
its
key
advantages.
Safety
considerations
regulations
related
are
also
addressed,
along
evaluation
potential
risks
human
health
environment,
emphasizing
that
field
faces
challenges
terms
safety
regulations.
Additionally,
development
nanotechnology-based
drive
advancements
preservation
by
creating
safer,
more
sustainable,
higher-quality
packaging.
Thus,
offers
efficiency
functionality
delivering
substantial
benefits
both
manufacturers
consumers.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 41 - 41
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
increase
in
generation
of
agro-food
processing
waste,
coupled
with
uncontrolled
disposal
and
inefficient
recovery
methods,
has
raised
concerns
among
society,
industries,
research
community.
This
issue
is
compounded
by
accumulation
conventional
synthetic
packaging.
Owing
to
their
significant
environmental
economic
impacts,
development
sustainable,
biocompatible,
biodegradable
materials
become
an
urgent
target.
this
context,
efforts
have
been
directed
toward
developing
new
packaging
based
on
renewable
sources,
such
as
contributing
circular
economy
concept.
However,
despite
advances,
novel
agro-food-waste-based
solutions
still
largely
remain
at
a
laboratory
scale.
situation
highlights
need
for
further
understanding
thorough
investigation
into
how
upscale
these
products,
thereby
promoting
engagement,
investment,
awareness
across
various
fields.
review
aims
discuss
current
advances
food
using
waste.
It
covers
main
wastes
by-products
currently
recovered
sustainable
systems
through
approaches,
extraction
valuable
compounds
or
waste
treatments
incorporation
materials,
techniques
valorization,
applications
films
coatings.
also
addresses
toxicological
safety
challenges,
future
perspectives.
After
extensive
review,
we
conclude
that
faces
challenges
transitioning
findings
commercial
scale,
primarily
due
factors,
high
production
costs,
performance
deficits,
legislative
ambiguities,
lack
consumer
awareness,
inadequate
governmental
regulations.
Consequently,
investments
appear
be
mandatory
coming
aiming
optimized,
safe,
cost-effective
solutions.
