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1. 1. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
   Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

3. 2. Weather you like it or not : pre-season yield forecasting of malting barley with climate markers.

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

   Author : Elsa Rozenbeek; [2023]
   Keywords : Yield forecasting; extreme weather; pre-season forecasting; climate markers; climate predictors; climate patterns; model calibration; DSSAT; crop model;

   Abstract : Different means of yield forecasting have been investigated in many publications, although very few with a focus on pre-season forecasting. Climate change and the increasing risk of extreme weather events is a threat to food production, and early yield predictions could therefore be beneficial for farmer’s planning and management as a way towards more resilient food production. READ MORE

4. 3. Towards Sustainable Coffee Packaging: A Comparative Study of Current and Future Materials for Zoégas Coffee

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Alexandra Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Food packaging; coffee; permeability; recyclability; shelf life.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : An important factor in preventing food waste is the ability to provide a product with a package according to its needs. The packaging material, in turn, needs to be recyclable in order to contribute to a circular use of materials rather than becoming waste. READ MORE

5. 4. What a Waste?! : Exploring the influence of nudging on consumer behaviour towards food waste.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ana Raquel Abreu; Laura Nicole Sage; [2023]
   Keywords : Food Waste; Social Nudging; Prompting; Consumer Behaviour; Experimental Research; Pro-environmental Behaviour; Sustainability;

   Abstract : Recognizing the importance of food waste as an environmental and social problem, this thesis aims to test nudging as a successful tool to promote a pro-environmental behaviour towards food waste reduction. The present research uses an experiment in a university canteen in Gotland, Sweden, with two interventions - posters with informational prompts and practical tips. READ MORE

6. 5. Optimizing sunlight distribution in agrivoltaic systems for the Swedish climate

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Solcellsteknik

   Author : Amanda Daniels; [2022]
   Keywords : agrivoltaics; agri-PV; solar energy; PV; photovoltaics; agriculture; renewable energy; sketchup; solenergi; jordbruk; förnyelsebar energi;

   Abstract : Due to a rising land demand for the construction of large-scale PV-systems, there is increasing competition between energy and food production. A new emerging segment within the PV market called agrivoltaics is providing a contributing solution to this issue by co-using the land for both crop cultivation and PV energy. READ MORE