A comprehensive review of current approaches on food waste reduction strategies
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(5)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Food
waste
is
a
serious
worldwide
issue
that
has
an
impact
on
the
environment,
society,
and
economy.
This
comprehensive
review
provides
detailed
description
of
methods
approaches
for
reducing
food
waste,
emphasizing
necessity
strategies
to
tackle
its
intricate
relationship
with
environmental
sustainability,
social
equity,
economic
prosperity.
By
scrutinizing
extent
from
initial
production
stages
final
disposal,
this
underlines
urgent
need
integrated
solutions
include
technological
advancements,
behavioral
interventions,
regulatory
frameworks,
collaborative
endeavors.
Environmental
assessments
highlight
significant
contribution
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
land
degradation,
water
scarcity,
energy
inefficiency,
thereby
importance
curtailing
impact.
Concurrently,
consequences
such
as
insecurity,
losses,
disparities
in
access,
underscore
imperative
coordinated
action
across
multiple
sectors.
can
also
be
effectively
reduced
by
various
innovative
approaches,
reduction
solutions,
supply
chain
optimization
strategies,
consumer
behavior-focused
initiatives,
recovery
recycling
techniques.
Furthermore,
order
foster
environment
encourages
facilitates
transition
circular
economy,
legislative
changes
actions
are
essential.
embracing
these
multifaceted
stakeholders
unite
confront
global
crisis,
fostering
resilience,
equity
within
our
systems.
Language: Английский
The Folly of Food Waste amidst Food Insecurity in the United States: A Literature Review
Published: March 18, 2024
Food
insecurity
is
an
economic
and
social
condition
that
involves
individuals
having
limited
or
uncertain
access
to
healthy
food.
Despite
the
well-intentioned
efforts
of
both
governmental
not-for-profit
organizations
in
addressing
food
insecurity,
well
over
one-in-ten
households
U.S.,
wealthiest
nation
world,
experience
every
year.
This
literature
review
covered
several
government
programs
research
interventions
designed
address
insecurity.
Results
from
highlight
how
Supplemental
Nutrition
Assistance
Program
(SNAP),
The
Emergency
(TEFAP),
not-for
profit
banks
have
demonstrated
success
improving
However,
prevalence
among
U.S.
has
fluctuated
without
any
sustained
decreases
achieve
a
rate
remains
below
10
percent
population.
waste,
which
refers
edible
yet
discarded
at
retail
consumption
phases,
rampant
as
approximately
30
(66.5
million
tons)
wasted
after
leaving
farm
waste
prevention
involve
rescuing
edible,
nutritious
redistributing
it
who
are
insecure
can
promote
environmental-
public
health
through
simultaneous
reductions
Language: Английский
Characterization and Emulsifying Ability of Cassava Peels Solubilized Using Hydrothermal Treatments
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 496 - 496
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Cassava
peels
are
rich
in
polysaccharides
but
highly
unexplored
and
underutilized,
as
they
could
be
used
to
meet
the
increasing
demand
for
clean-label
foods.
This
study
investigated
effect
of
temperature
on
solubilization
cassava
peel
during
hydrothermal
treatment
determine
emulsifying
ability
solubilized
(SCP).
Subcritical
water
conditions
were
employed
via
(120-200
°C;
2
MPa)
or
autoclave
(127
0.2
treatments
solubilize
peels.
The
composition
SCPs
was
determined,
their
assessed
using
interfacial
tension
zeta
potential
measurements.
Under
best
(140
°C
at
MPa
[hydrothermal];
127
[autoclave]),
reduced
against
soybean
oil
12.9
mN/m
13.4
mN/m,
respectively.
A
strengthened
co-emulsifier
system
developed
by
incorporating
with
Quillaja
saponins
(QS)
Tween
20
enhance
performance.
Dynamic
measurements
revealed
synergistic
interactions,
showing
a
remarkable
reduction
from
12.94
5.33
mN/m.
suggests
that
SCP
has
surfactant-like
structure
owing
its
amphiphilic
hydrophobic
chains
(nonpolar
region)
attached
-OH
functional
group
(polar
region).
Combining
second
surface-active
compound
results
an
additive
effect,
reducing
tension.
These
findings
provide
novel
insights
into
carbohydrate-saponin
binding
elucidate
impact
composition,
concentration,
performance,
which
will
assist
development
emulsifiers,
contributing
advancement
food
technologies,
effectively
replacing
synthetic
emulsifiers
formulations,
offering
both
sustainability
functionality.
systematic
investigation
processing
interactions
provides
practical
framework
developing
high-performance
natural
agricultural
waste.
Language: Английский
Predictors of Food Insecurity and Food Assistance Program Usage Among Puerto Ricans Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21), P. 3666 - 3666
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Puerto
Rican
households
often
face
elevated
rates
of
food
insecurity.
Frequently,
experiencing
insecurity
turn
to
federal
and
emergency
nutrition
assistance
for
urgent
or
prolonged
aid.
This
study
analyzes
factors
influencing
program
involvement
among
Ricans
in
Holyoke,
Massachusetts,
amidst
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Methods:
Using
a
combination
community-based
participatory
recruitment,
purposive
sampling,
web-based
tools,
we
collected
284
survey
responses.
Our
paper
employed
Pearson’s
chi-square,
logistic
regression,
hierarchical
linear
models
assess
relationships
between
demographic
household
attributes
access
outcomes.
Results:
Variables
such
as
having
children
age
significantly
influenced
relief
participation
heritage
low
educational
attainment
were
strong
predictors
obtaining
Low-income
participants
disproportionately
faced
shortages
depended
on
initiatives.
findings
indicate
that
influence
accessibility.
Conclusions:
demonstrates
pandemic
made
it
challenging
obtain
consistent,
safe,
affordable
nourishment.
The
impacts
unequally
spread;
hence,
communities
low-income
groups
most
affected.
Language: Английский