Food loss and waste occur for many reasons, from crop processing to household leftovers.
Even though some waste generation is unavoidable, a considerable amount is due to …

In the context of great changes in the food industry, the aim of this research is to investigate if
and how the implementation of 4.0 enabling technologies can enhance the economic …

Cellulose nanomaterials (CNs) are promising green materials due to their unique properties
as well as their environmental benefits. Among these materials, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) …

The prevalence of organic solid waste worldwide has turned into a problem that requires
comprehensive treatment on all fronts. The amount of agricultural waste generated by agro …

Furfural is a versatile chemical building block derived from hemicellulose-rich lignocellulosic
biomass. Considering the availability of various process routes and conditions, it is crucial to …

Food losses (FL) and waste (FW) occur throughout the food supply chain. These residues
are disposed of on landfills producing environmental issues due to pollutants released into …

Background Food waste (FW) typically comprises waste from households, food industries,
and food outlets. It is mainly composed of fruit and vegetable residues, grain residues, meat …

The expansion of food production has a large environmental impact in many ways. More
specifically, 30–40% of total food production is lost as wastes and/or by-products before it …

Increasing world population and anthropogenic activities have resulted in the generation of
massive quantities of waste, the ineffective management of which poses adverse impact on …

Plant-based food produces significantly less greenhouse gases, and due to its wealth of
bioactive components and/or plant-based protein, it becomes an alternative in a sustainable …