New Insights on Food Waste Management
New Insights on Food Waste Management

Author(s): Dimitrie Stoica, Claudia Veronica Ungureanu, Angela Stela Ivan
Subject(s): Economy, Agriculture, Energy and Environmental Studies, Marketing / Advertising, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: CEEOLPRESS
Keywords: food waste management; digital technologies; sustainability; IoT; AI; smart packaging; food sharing apps; HoReCa sector; environmental impact;
Summary/Abstract: This chapter, authored by Dimitrie Stoica, Claudia Veronica Ungureanu, and Angela Stela Ivan, delves into the pressing issue of food waste management. The authors discuss the necessity of balancing global economic growth with the preservation of natural resources, emphasizing the expected increase in global food demand by 2050. The chapter differentiates between food loss (FL) and food waste (FW), highlighting the stages in the food supply chain where each occurs. It examines the causes and impacts of food waste at household and HoReCa sector levels, stressing the environmental, economic, and social costs associated with FW. The chapter also explores the role of digital technologies such as IoT, AI, and big data in reducing food waste, enhancing sustainability, and promoting efficient resource use. It concludes by discussing innovative solutions like smart packaging, stock inventory optimization, and food sharing apps that help manage and reduce food waste.

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