Valoremos los alimentos, evitemos pérdidas y desperdicios

01/06/2016

El siguiente artículo versa sobre la problemática de las pérdidas y desperdicios de alimentos y su relación con la seguridad alimentaria, el cuidado del ambiente y los recursos. Se describe un estado del arte mundial, regional y nacional, a la vez que se enuncian las principales definiciones acor...

Una aproximación a la Pérdida y Desperdicio de Alimentos (PDA) a partir de las estrategias de comercialización de los productores del Cinturón Hortícola platense (CHP)

01/01/2022

Se estima que en Argentina se pierde y desperdicia anualmente el 12,5% de la producción agroalimentaria total, lo que representa 16 millones de toneladas de alimentos. Las mayores mermas ocurren entre los primeros eslabones de la cadena productiva; y del total de alimentos, las hortalizas son el ...

Food waste recovery pathways: Challenges and opportunities for an emerging bio-based circular economy. A systematic review and an assessment

01/03/2021

The transition towards a Circular Economy in the agri-food supply chain will require appropriate support mechanisms. Globally, 1/3 of food is wasted, generating by-products which could be treated and processed. In a bioeconomy perspective, qualitatively and quantitatively asse...

The next step in sustainable dining: the restaurant food waste map for the management of food waste

18/07/2021

In recent years, out-of-home food waste is growing exponentially and therefore represents an important focus of attention, albeit little research has been done on this instance. A few researchers have developed frameworks to better explain wasteful behaviors away from home, however a comprehensiv...

Sustainable Production and Consumption of Food. Mise-en-Place Circular Economy Policies and Waste Management Practices in Tourism Cities

06/09/2021

This paper sheds light on case studies from hotels, restaurants, and cafes that are located in urban tourist destinations. This research suggests that catering businesses can implement a number of responsible initiatives by introducing preventative measures and recycling practices to curb food lo...

The food waste hierarchy as a framework for the management of food surplus and food waste

01/08/2014

Drawing on interviews with food waste specialists, this study construes the boundaries between food surplus and food waste, avoidable and unavoidable food waste, and between waste prevention and 

Le gaspillage alimentaire, la responsabilité morale de l'économie de marché : une réflexion éthique, écologique et pragmatique

22/06/2022

RÉSUMÉ : Le gaspillage alimentaire devenu préoccupant est une occasion manquée de réduire la faim et l'insécurité alimentaire persistantes, et d'atténuer la crise environnementale menaçante. Il fait l'objet d'analyses empiriques accusant majoritairement les comportements des consommateurs dans le...

Mesurer le perte et le gaspillage alimentaires - Premier pas vers leur prévention

30/05/2019

Par conséquent, en vue de réduire son empreinte écologique, la chaîne de Estimation de la PGA en fonction restaurants a mis en œuvre différentes activités parmi du guide pratique de la CCE lesquelles il convient de mentionner la substitution de matières recyclées à certains intrants, l’incitation...

Circular economy and food waste problems in Indonesia: Lessons from the policies of leading Countries

01/05/2023

This paper aims to formulate an ideal policy to implement the circular economy concept through policy comparisons between countries especially to overcome the problem of food waste in Indonesia. This is legal politics research that takes a conceptual and comparative approach.

The role of smart packaging system in food supply chain

13/02/2020

Food supply chain is a rapidly growing integrated sector and covers all the aspects from farm to fork, including manufacturing, packaging, distribution, storing, as well as further processing or cooking for consumption. Along this chain, smart packaging could impact the quality, safety, and sustainability of food.