Sustainability in the industrial catering menus: Nutritional and environmental impact assessment DOI Creative Commons
Cem Okan Özer, Ezgi Demir Özer, Duygu Başdoğan

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Journal of Industrial Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition and environmental impact of catering menus. In study, 30 most frequently prepared lunch menus a company serving mostly factory workers were examined. Nutritional values calculated using national international food databases, while water carbon footprints assessed established literature benchmarks. The results revealed that main dishes, particularly those based on animal protein, exhibited highest energy protein levels alongside largest footprints. Moreover, findings showed dishes in evaluated footprint (1056.85 L/serving) (1592.6 g CO 2 e/serving), reflecting resource‐intensive nature animal‐based production. Fat was major macronutrient, contributing 44.46% total intake. addition, had 57.84% daily needs. It determined average calorie intake quite strong. On other hand, positive correlations between footprint, content These indicated need for sustainable menu design, especially use plant‐based alternatives, provide both balanced nutrition reduce impacts.

Language: Английский

Modeling the adoption enablers of blockchain technology–based supply chain financing: An integrative dual DOI–TOE analysis DOI
Elijah Asante Boakye, Hongjiang Zhao, Bright Nana Kwame Ahia

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Journal of the International Council for Small Business, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 22

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

This study focuses on the adoption enablers of blockchain technology–based supply chain financing (BcTSCF) using an integrative dual diffusion innovation theory and technology–organization–environment (DOI–TOE) analysis. As a quantitative correlational study, purposive sampling technique is used to collect data from 522 manufacturing small medium-sized enterprises in Ghana. Employing partial least squares–structural equation modeling, results show relative advantage, compatibility, trialability, regulatory support, market dynamics are positive statistically significant enablers. Complexity cost negatively impact BcTSCF. Observability, competitive pressures, manager/owner while positively influencing BcTSCF, not significant. From importance–performance analysis, cost, pressure, observability, support low-importance, high-performance attributes. Compatibility, complexity, advantage high-importance, Theoretically, DOI–TOE framework integrated propose model explain BcTSCF perspectives developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa. Practically, this will help government other manufacturing-sector stakeholders make corresponding policy arrangements.

Language: Английский

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS' ATTITUDES TOWARD FOOD WASTE: A GLOBAL STUDY ON AWARENESS, BEHAVIOR, AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES DOI Creative Commons
Carlos Martin‐Rios,

Julneth Rogenhofer,

María Eugenia Ruíz Molina

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International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101110 - 101110

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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ECO-INNOVATION IN THE FOOD SECTOR: NAVIGATING ENTREPRENEURIAL PRACTICES AND FUTURE CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE ADVANCEMENT DOI Creative Commons
Ulviyya Mammadova

International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Economy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 1(49)

Published: March 30, 2025

The intersection of sustainability and innovation within the food industry presents a critical research area, particularly as global environmental challenges increase. Sustainable transformative innovations refer to significant advances that fundamentally alter systems practices production, distribution consumption, advancing towards minimize ecological impact while promoting economic viability social equity. These cover variety practices, including regenerative agriculture, vertical plant -based technology waste reduction initiatives, all aimed at establishing more resistant system.

Language: Английский

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Sustainability in the industrial catering menus: Nutritional and environmental impact assessment DOI Creative Commons
Cem Okan Özer, Ezgi Demir Özer, Duygu Başdoğan

et al.

Journal of Industrial Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition and environmental impact of catering menus. In study, 30 most frequently prepared lunch menus a company serving mostly factory workers were examined. Nutritional values calculated using national international food databases, while water carbon footprints assessed established literature benchmarks. The results revealed that main dishes, particularly those based on animal protein, exhibited highest energy protein levels alongside largest footprints. Moreover, findings showed dishes in evaluated footprint (1056.85 L/serving) (1592.6 g CO 2 e/serving), reflecting resource‐intensive nature animal‐based production. Fat was major macronutrient, contributing 44.46% total intake. addition, had 57.84% daily needs. It determined average calorie intake quite strong. On other hand, positive correlations between footprint, content These indicated need for sustainable menu design, especially use plant‐based alternatives, provide both balanced nutrition reduce impacts.

Language: Английский

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0