Quantity and quality food losses across the value Chain: A Comparative analysis

31/01/2021

Food loss has been defined in many ways, and disagreement remains over proper terminology and methodology to measure it. In addition, none of the current classifications includes pre-harvest losses, such as crops lost to pests and diseases before harvest. Consequently, figures on food loss are highly inconsistent.

Food Losses in Agrifood Systems: What We Know

20/06/2023

This article reviews the measurements, causes, and determinants of food loss as well as the interventions to reduce it. The review finds that food loss is considered in isolation, even though it is one of the causes and results of how agrifood systems function. The review calls for improved microdata collection and standardized measurements to separate food loss from food waste.

Tackling Food Waste in All-Inclusive Resort Hotels in Egypt

17/10/2021

Food waste remains a serious economic, environmental, and ethical problem, whether globally or at a national level. The hospitality industry is responsible for more than one-third of food waste. This study investigated the tackling of food waste in all-inclusive hotels from an employee perspectiv...

Food waste-reducing platforms: unpacking the barriers and strategies to their implementation in Brazil

09/03/2024

Food waste is a global concern that urges the development of multiple strategies to be tackled. Food waste-reducing platforms (FWRP) have emerged as a technological solution in different countries, connecting different parties along the food supply chains to reduce waste by redistributing surplus...

Emerging Trends and Challenges in Reducing and Disposing of Food Waste Through Sustainable Tourism Practices at Tourist Destinations

01/01/2024

The study aims to navigate through the multifaceted challenges associated with mitigating food waste in tourism destinations, offering valuable insights into the complexities and nuances of waste reduction. The study is based on a conceptual research framework and relies on secondary data, which ...