Although synthetic bioactive compounds are approved in many countries for food
applications, they are becoming less and less welcome by consumers. Therefore, there has …

Fruit and vegetable processing industry is one of the relevant generators of food by-
products, which display limited commercial exploitation entailing economic and …

There is a rapidly growing body of literature covering the role of plant secondary metabolites
in food and their potential effects on human health. Furthermore, consumers are increasingly …

In a world with eminent scarcity of natural resources and increasing incidence of chronic
diseases related to unhealthy eating habits, the search for biologically active and …

Food processing industry including fruit and vegetable processing is the second largest
generator of wastes into the environment only after the household sewage. A huge amount …

Food waste is one of the fundamental issues when it comes to environmental impacts, and
this type of waste results in the food's loss itself, but also that of water, energy, fertilizers, and …

Food waste (FW) represents a global and ever-growing issue that is attracting more attention
due to its environmental, ethical, social and economic implications. Although a valuable …

Fruit and vegetable residues have high levels of nutrients and phytochemicals such as in
edible parts. However, they are not exploited and disposed properly. Advanced …

Fruits and vegetables are essential for human nutrition, delivering a substantial proportion of
vitamins, minerals, and fibers in our daily diet. Unfortunately, half the fruits and vegetables …

Nowadays, the agro-food industry generates high amounts of byproducts that may possess
added value compounds with high functionality and/or bioactivity. Additionally, consumers' …