Inadequately treated biodegradable waste is considered an environmental, social and
economic threat worldwide, which call for great attention. Waste treatment with larvae of the …

This study examines the state of the art of the literature in the domain of food loss and waste
(FLW) in food supply chains (FSC). The authors used a systematic literature review (SLR) …

The Covid-19 pandemic newly brings food resilience in cities to our attention and the need
to question the desired degree of food self-sufficiency through urban agriculture. While these …

Background Reduction of food waste provides important environmental and economic
benefits. Valorization of food by-products into edible materials is one of the most interesting …

For a transition from a linear,'take-make-dispose'economy to a sustainable usage of all
constituents of renewable resources in cascading and circular pathways, new business …

The current food production system is negatively impacting planetary and human health. A
transition to a sustainable and fair food system is urgently needed. Microorganisms are likely …

Redesigning the European food system on the basis of circularity principles could bring
environmental benefits for Europe and the world. Here we deploy a biophysical optimization …

Background Food processing is fundamental to extend the shelf-life of food products. During
the processing, several parts of food are wasted. FAO indicated that about one-third of the …

Increasing demand for fuels and chemicals, exacerbated by factors such as overpopulation,
the threat of global warming, and the scarcity of fossil resources, puts a strain on our …

Abstract Information on the scale of food waste, its sources, causes and associated
environmental impacts is critical for devising food waste prevention strategies. A number of …