Introduction: Causes and Challenges of Food Wastage

2013 ◽  
pp. xv-xxiv ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria R. Kosseva
Keyword(s):  
Food Wastage

Rural development plays a central role in food wastage reduction in developing countries

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Minardi ◽  
V. Tabaglio ◽  
A. Ndereyimana ◽  
M. Fiorani ◽  
C. Ganimede ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Food Wastage

scholarly journals The Role of the Food Banks in Saving Freshwater Resources through Reducing Food Waste: The Case of the Food Bank of Navarra, Spain

Foods ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Josemi G. Penalver ◽  
Maite M. Aldaya
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Water Footprint ◽  
Waste Reduction ◽  
Food Banks ◽  
Food Bank ◽  
Food Loss ◽  
Total Food ◽  
Food Wastage

In the year 2011, the FAO estimated that food loss and waste reached one third of the total food produced worldwide. Since then, numerous studies have been published characterizing this problem and reflecting on its repercussions, not only social, but also environmental. Food wastage triggers unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation or loss of biodiversity. This study aims to quantify the water-related benefits associated with food loss and waste reduction by studying the Food Bank of Navarra (FBN). For this purpose, the water footprint assessment manual has been followed. First, the water footprint of the activities of the FBN has been analysed for the year 2018 (scenario with the FBN). A comparative analysis has been carried out between the scenario with the FBN and a theoretical scenario without the action of the FBN. This has allowed us to highlight the benefits associated with the activity of this entity. The FBN not only avoided the waste of 2.7 thousand tons of food suitable for consumption in 2018, but also avoided the unnecessary use of more than 3.2 million m3 of freshwater. As a result of the present investigation, it can be stated that promoting food banks, which avoid food waste, would be an effective way to contribute to the protection and conservation of water resources.

scholarly journals A Solution to Hunger and Food Wastage Using a Technology-Facilitated Social Supply Chain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ria Mirchandani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
John Donne ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
English Poet ◽  
Food Education ◽  
A Chain ◽  
Food Wastage

In 1624, the English poet John Donne poignantly wrote, “No man is an island, entire of itself; everyman is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; … And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee (Donne, 1624).” Humans are intricately connected. Our actions impact each other in a chain reaction that can span geography and time, as evident from pandemics and global warming as well as the disparate distribution of food, education, wealth, and other resources. Donne’s words serve to remind us that we cannot be immune to the suffering of others caused by this disparity of resources.

scholarly journals A Study on Preventing Food Wastage in India Using AI

2020 ◽  
pp. 378-425
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
Foreign Technology ◽  
Artificial Intelligence Technique ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Food Wastage ◽  
Intelligence Technique

Exponential Growth of Technology in Asian country has compete a major role altogether spherical development and growth of economy and social development in our country. Asian country has opted for a even handed mixture of autochthone and foreign technology. Purchase of technology is often referred to as “Technology transfer” and it's usually coated by a technology transfer agreement. This work focuses on the key areas of computer science and the way it implements within the future to forestall the waste matter. This write-up nearly identifies the crucial problems or issues related to food & cash wastage in food. In Asian country there square measure such a big amount of those that aren't obtaining correct food and in an exceedingly same time there square measure some folks with excess food and at the top it goes to the wastage half. Our main intention is distinguishing the issues and giving the mandatory recommendations for resolution the issues encountered. the event of any country is nearly depends on the advancement in developing the technology in numerous fields and cash management. Countries that participate across this age square measure developed additional far more rather more way more than alternative countries as a result of the machine occupies the work more from men. additional advancements in twentieth century in house, aircraft, computers, biotech and knowledge technology square measure boost the developed nations abundant advanced. The new technology with young minds creates an activity each in information and resource utilization. For waste matter calculation and bar we are going to use some powerful artificial intelligence technique, intelligence and technologies.

scholarly journals METODY ILOŚCIOWE W BADANIU STRAT I MARNOTRAWSTWA ŻYWNOŚCI W SEKTORZE PRODUKCJI PIERWOTNEJ

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-279
Author(s):  
Mikołaj Niedek ◽  
Karol Krajewski ◽  
Sylwia Łaba ◽  
Krystian Szczepański
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Food Chain ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Production Sector ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Food Losses ◽  
Intended Use ◽  
Food Wastage ◽  
The Eu

The subject of the article is the review of methods for obtaining data on the amount of losses generated and food wastage in the agricultural production sector. The topic are also recommended methods for collecting this data in the agri-food chain at the EU level. Agriculture is the first link in this chain and the most food losses occur in it. The article presents the determinants of measuring losses and food waste in agriculture, the importance of defining and monitoring the intended use of the product and qualifying losses as food waste. The methods used to quantify the level of food losses in agriculture were also used in the PROM research project implemented under the GOSPOSTRATEG Program.

scholarly journals A New Approach to Reduce Food Wastage using Ubiquitous Technique

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jadhav NH Narendrababu CR ◽  
Banu Prakash GC
Keyword(s):  
New Approach ◽  
Food Wastage

scholarly journals Food and nutrition security: challenges of post-harvest handling in Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kimiywe
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Nutrient Deficiency ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Market Competitiveness ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
Emergency Food Assistance ◽  
Food Wastage

Presently, close to 1 billion people suffer from hunger and food insecurity. Statistics in Kenya indicates that over 10 million people suffer from chronic food insecurity and poor nutrition, 2–4 million people require emergency food assistance at any given time with nearly 30 % of Kenya's children being undernourished, 35 % stunted while micro-nutrient deficiency is wide spread. Key among the challenges contributing to inadequate foods include lack of certified seeds, seasonal production (rain-fed), high post-harvest losses and wastages, poor transportation, low value additions which reduce their market competitiveness. The present paper examines some of the underlying causes for high food wastage experience in Kenya and the associated challenges in addressing these problems. The paper also provides an overview of some of the basic solutions that have been recommended by various stakeholders. However, in spite of the recent efforts made to mitigate food wastage, there is still an urgent need to address these gaps through participatory, innovative community based interventions that will create resilience to climate change and enhance livelihoods of smallholder farmers in diverse ecosystems.

Adoption of circular economy for food waste management in the context of a developing country

2021 ◽  
pp. 0734242X2110381
Author(s):  
Yousaf Ali ◽  
Danyal Hakeem Jokhio ◽  
Amna Ali Dojki ◽  
Obaid ur Rehman ◽  
Feroz Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Misleading Information ◽  
Intrinsic Nature ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Food Wastage

Food wastage is a global concern with high economic, social and environmental impacts. Pakistan, a developing country, is also significantly affected by the adverse impacts of food wastage. For overcoming this problem, the transition from a Linear to a Circular Economy (CE) for the management of food wastage can serve as a viable strategy. However, there are barriers of political, technical and cultural nature, which are impediments in the path of this transition. This study aims to identify and prioritize these barriers in order of their significance. This research study evaluated and ranked these barriers using a Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) technique, the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). A total of 15 barriers were analyzed, and the ‘complicated intrinsic nature of CE’, ‘misleading information about shelf-life leading to waste rather than distribution’, ‘the poor economic viability of start-ups with CE model’, ‘corporate and organizational hesitance to change/innovate’ and ‘technological backwardness of farmers/growers on the agricultural production side’ were ranked as the most significant hurdles. The novelty of this study lies in its application. This study is unique as it has focused on developing countries and proposed policy recommendations for the transition towards a CE. In light of the above-mentioned results, this study provides policy recommendations for public and private sector policymakers that would facilitate the food industry in shifting towards the CE model.

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