Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 506 - 506
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
The
global
food
systems
face
significant
challenges
driven
by
population
growth,
climate
change,
geopolitical
conflicts,
crises,
and
evolving
consumer
preferences.
Intending
to
address
these
challenges,
optimizing
production,
adopting
sustainable
practices,
developing
technological
advancements
are
essential
while
ensuring
the
safety
public
acceptance
of
innovations.
This
review
explores
complex
aspects
future
food,
encompassing
security,
climate-resilient
digitalized
supply
chain,
alternative
protein
sources,
processing,
technology,
impact
biotechnology,
cultural
diversity
culinary
trends,
health
personalized
nutrition,
production
within
circular
bioeconomy.
article
offers
a
holistic
perspective
on
industry
characterized
innovation,
adaptability,
shared
commitment
system
resilience.
Achieving
sustainable,
nutritious,
environmentally
friendly
in
involves
comprehensive
changes
various
including
innovative
farming
processing
technologies,
Industry
4.0
applications,
as
well
approaches
that
redefine
how
we
consume
food.
Energy Conversion and Management X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23, P. 100661 - 100661
Published: July 1, 2024
The
food
industry
is
a
cornerstone
of
the
global
economy,
supporting
millions
jobs
and
generating
substantial
revenue
annually.
It
also
significantly
influences
public
health,
environmental
sustainability,
social
equity.
As
world's
population
continues
to
grow,
demand
for
increasing
dramatically,
necessitating
investments
in
agricultural
productivity,
infrastructure,
improved
distribution
access.
Concurrently,
addressing
resulting
impact
ensuring
sustainability
are
crucial
challenges.
inextricable
link
between
energy,
water,
waste
production
underscores
need
reduce
loss
throughout
supply
chain,
enhance
energy
efficiency
processes,
optimize
resource
utilization.
This
work
aims
extensively
analyze
industry,
focusing
on
dimensions.
study
provides
an
in-depth
exploration
market,
employing
comprehensive
review
approach,
with
information
diverse
geographic
regions
major
markets.
Moreover,
sheds
light
critical
sections
that
present
significant
opportunities
improvements,
emphasizing
intricate
interplay
up
introducing
standardized
taxonomy
planning
framework.
paper
highlights
implications
unsustainable
utilization
resources
valuable
insights
into
feasibility
applicability
various
conventional
innovative
management
strategies.
findings
serve
as
foundation
guide
development
efficient
sustainable
solutions
cleaner
future.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 296 - 296
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
This
review
paper
examines
the
critical
intersection
of
energy
consumption
and
environmental
impacts
within
global
food
system,
emphasizing
substantial
footprint
(including
land
usage,
costs,
loss
waste,
carbon
water
footprints)
associated
with
current
practices.
The
study
delineates
high
demands
ecological
burdens
production,
trade,
through
a
comprehensive
bibliographic
analysis
high-impact
research
papers,
authoritative
reports,
databases.
systematically
analyzes
synthesizes
data
to
characterize
industry’s
use
patterns
impacts.
results
underscore
pressing
need
for
strategic
interventions
enhance
system
efficiency
reduce
footprint.
In
light
projected
population
growth
increasing
demand,
advocates
paradigm
shift
towards
more
sustainable
resilient
production
practices,
adopting
energy-efficient
technologies,
promoting
dietary
habits,
strengthening
cooperation
among
stakeholders
achieve
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
Investigations
have
revealed
that
is
highly
energy-intensive,
accounting
approximately
30%
total
(200
EJ
per
year).
sector
remains
heavily
reliant
on
fossil
fuels.
Associated
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions,
which
constitute
26%
all
anthropogenic
shown
linear
trend,
reaching
16.6
GtCO2eq
in
2015
approach
18.6
coming
years.
Notably,
6%
these
emissions
result
from
never
consumed.
While
has
slightly
decreased
recently,
its
demand
expected
increase
by
20%
30%,
potentially
between
5500
6000
km3
annually
2050.
Energy
are
estimated
save
up
20%,
favorable
payback
period,
as
evidenced
several
practical
implementations.
