Essays about: "Organic fruits"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Organic fruits.

  1. 1. Monetary Parameters’ influence on Organic and Conventional Fruit Consumption : a Demand-System Analysis of a Swedish Supermarket

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Cora Rebecca Charlotte Blasinski; [2022]
    Keywords : QAIDS; demand analysis; organic fruits; Sweden;

    Abstract : This paper examines the influence of prices and income on organic fruits. Fresh fruit consumption is impacted by high price volatility, and these price changes influence especially organic goods. Own-price, cross-price, and expenditure elasticities are examined with a QAIDS based on a dataset of a Swedish supermarket. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mainstreaming ‘Grow Your Own’ As a Tool for Social Change : A Study On Own Food Growers, Their Practice’s Impact, and its Communication

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Andrea Vasconcelos; [2022]
    Keywords : Development; communication; social change; degrowth; food; food security; gardening; permaculture;

    Abstract : For a more equal, just, and sustainable society to emerge, much of the human population will have to change some of its paradigms and consequently behaviour in one way or another.  While part of society will need to learn how to live without unsustainable conveniences and control unconscious consumption, others will need to adapt their capabilities to deal with the effects of climate change. READ MORE

  4. 3. The potentials of agroforestry systems in Denmark and southern Sweden : a comparative study on farmers’ perceptions and agroforestry-related policies

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Carolina Yang; [2020]
    Keywords : temperate agroforestry; agriculture; forestry; agroecology; farmers’ attitude; Common Agricultural Policy; policy; financial support; Sweden; Denmark;

    Abstract : In the face of climate change, the urgent need for sustainable food systems has brought agroforestry under the spotlight in the Global North, for its provision of ecosystem services. Despite being less known in the Danish and Swedish context, the traditional practice of managing livestock in the semi-natural pastures, similar to the cut-and-carry systems in the tropics, is undeniably a form of agroforestry system. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessment of food losses and waste and related greenhouse gas emissions along a fresh apples value chain

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Oluwadamilola Oluwaseun Omoleye; [2020]
    Keywords : food loss and waste; apple loss; value chain; environmental impacts; GHG; emissions;

    Abstract : Reducing food waste is very important for food security and environmental issues. The aim of this study is to assess potential food losses and waste (FLW) along fresh apples value chain, related environmental impact (emissions), and identify applicable measures to reduce losses and waste. READ MORE

  6. 5. Small-scale biogas production from organic waste and application in mid-income countries – a case study of a Lebanese community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sebastian Huber; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Lebanon; small-scale; biogas production; organic waste; liquid digestate; anaerobic digestion; feasibility study;

    Abstract : The controlled anaerobic digestion of organic waste in a biogas facility aggregates advantages of waste treatment, energy recovery and nutrient recycling and is a promising technology to deal with contemporary issues of waste management and energy recovery. Small-scale biogas production units can be simply designed and successfully operated even in settings where means for advanced technology equipment are low and institutional capacities limited. READ MORE