The state of food systems worldwide in the countdown to 2030

19/12/2023

This Analysis presents a recently developed food system indicator framework and holistic monitoring architecture to track food system transformation towards global development, health and sustainability goals. Five themes are considered: (1) diets, nutrition and health; (2) environment, natural resources and production; (3) livelihoods, poverty and equity; (4) governance; and (5) resilience.

Toward a better understanding of value destruction: The case of food waste

30/04/2023

This special issue focuses on food waste as a prime example of value destruction through proactive action or passive non-activity. Individually, as well as collectively, the articles in the special issue contribute to current debates and discussions.

Understanding and addressing waste of food in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

01/09/2018

Multiple estimates suggest the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) may have one of the highest rates of wasted food globally. The KSA has limited arable lands and scarce water and thus relies on extensive imports and food subsidies to meet food demand. Accordingly, waste and loss of food are a significant concern for food security.

Policies and strategies for reducing food loss and waste in Indonesia

01/01/2021

This paper aims to provide policy recommendations and strategies to reduce FLW to achieve sustainable food and nutrition security in Indonesia. This paper used secondary data from FAO, BAPPENAS, and various references. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis.

Are food supply chains taking advantage of the circular economy? A research agenda on tackling food waste based on Industry 4.0 technologies

01/10/2021

This article proposes a means of exploring the use of circular economy (CE) business models to deal with losses and waste in food supply chains. First, the current state-of-the-art application of CE in the food waste area was identified through a systematic literature review.