A comprehensive review of current approaches on food waste reduction strategies.

Autor: Urugo MM; Department of Postharvest Management, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.; Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, Wachemo University, Hosaina, Ethiopia., Teka TA; Department of Postharvest Management, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia., Gemede HF; Food Technology and Process Engineering Department, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia., Mersha S; Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, Wachemo University, Hosaina, Ethiopia., Tessema A; Department of Food Engineering, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia., Woldemariam HW; Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia., Admassu H; Department of Food Process Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.; Biotechnology and Bioprocessing Center of Excellence, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety [Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf] 2024 Sep; Vol. 23 (5), pp. e70011.
DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.70011
Abstrakt: Food waste is a serious worldwide issue that has an impact on the environment, society, and economy. This comprehensive review provides a detailed description of methods and approaches for reducing food waste, emphasizing the necessity of comprehensive strategies to tackle its intricate relationship with environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic prosperity. By scrutinizing the extent and impact of food waste, from initial production stages to final disposal, this comprehensive review underlines the urgent need for integrated solutions that include technological advancements, behavioral interventions, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative endeavors. Environmental assessments highlight the significant contribution of food waste to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, water scarcity, and energy inefficiency, thereby emphasizing the importance of curtailing its environmental impact. Concurrently, the social and economic consequences of food waste, such as food insecurity, economic losses, and disparities in food access, underscore the imperative for coordinated action across multiple sectors. Food waste can also be effectively reduced by various innovative approaches, such as technological waste reduction solutions, supply chain optimization strategies, consumer behavior-focused initiatives, and waste recovery and recycling techniques. Furthermore, in order to foster an environment that encourages the reduction of food waste and facilitates the transition to a circular economy, legislative changes and regulatory actions are essential. By embracing these multifaceted strategies and approaches, stakeholders can unite to confront the global food waste crisis, thereby fostering resilience, sustainability, and social equity within our food systems.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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