Essays about: "Fresh fruits and vegetables"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words Fresh fruits and vegetables.

  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. Analysis of Vertical Farming Business Model : Swegreen Case Study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Bahareh Maleki; [2022]
    Keywords : vertical farming VF ; business model canvas; business model; SWOT analysis; hydroponic agriculture; urban agriculture; in-store farming;

    Abstract : The world's population is projected to increase to 9 billion by 2050 according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO (2020), and this growth in the earth's population is anticipated to put great pressure on the existing natural resources. It will increase food demand which would intensify agricultural production. READ MORE

  4. 3. The impact of induced airflow on the drying process of apples inside a solar drying chamber.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Marion Karlsson Faudot; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Food scarcity is a common occurrence for farmers in the rural Himalayan regions. As fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of most farmers' diet, food deficiency can become evident in between harvesting periods, when there is no fresh supply. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development and testing of a novel solar dryer design with an incorporated heat exchanger - For use in the Himalayan regions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Adam Probert; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Food scarcity is a common occurrence for farmers in the rural Himalayan regions. As fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of most farmers' diet, food deficiency can become evident in between harvesting periods, when there is no fresh supply. READ MORE

  6. 5. From harvest to end consumer: Consequence of the behaviour of "Generation Y " regarding food waste on the supply chain of fresh fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Lena Nabernik; Mustafa Ahmed Khan; [2020]
    Keywords : food supply chain; fruits and vegetables; food waste; sustainability; generation y;

    Abstract : Food waste is a major issue from various perspectives. During the process from harvest to the end consumer, almost one-third of food produced is wasted. It is not just the wasted food during the process that is concerning, there are issues in sustainability related to food waste that need to be considered. READ MORE