Global patterns of commodity-driven deforestation and associated carbon emissions

23/02/2026

By integrating the best available spatial and statistical datasets, this deforestation attribution framework (DeDuCE) provides a detailed quantification of deforestation associated with the production of agricultural and forestry commodities.

Risk of antimicrobial resistance spreading via food loss and waste

06/02/2026

While the agricultural sector is a known contributor to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the potential
role of food loss and waste (FLW) in AMR dissemination has been largely overlooked. FLW, a byproduct of inefficient
food systems, poses economic, environmental, and food security challenges...

Global nutrient content embedded in food losses and waste: Identifying the sources and magnitude along the food supply chain

10/10/2024

Reducing food losses and waste (FLW) can contribute to improving nutrient availability to meet the nutritional needs of the global population. Identifying foods that contribute most to nutrient content in FLW is crucial for developing effective strategies to reduce FLW. Here, we assessed the curr...

Reducing food waste in the HORECA sector using AI-based waste-tracking devices

01/03/2025

This study assesses the effectiveness of an intervention employing an AI-based, fully automatic waste-tracking system for food waste reduction in HORECA establishments. Waste-tracking devices were installed in a restaurant within a holiday resort and a business caterer in Germany, a hotel in Swi...

Blockchain-Driven Circular Economy Practices in Perishable Supply Chain for Mitigating Food Loss and Waste

18/04/2025

Blockchain technology has the capacity to facilitate a circular food economy by mitigating food loss and waste (FLW) within the perishable supply chain (PSC) while aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Utilizing the Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (Fuzzy DEMATE...