Essays about: "UK food chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words UK food chain.

  1. 1. Applicability of bio-based polymer packaging in the meal kit context - A case study with HelloFresh

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Theresa Stolberg; [2019]
    Keywords : bio-based polymer; bio-plastics; compostability; food packaging; sustainable packaging; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Bio-based plastics are increasingly considered as sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics. Up until now, their application in the food packaging industry has been limited. READ MORE

  3. 2. Spatially explicit nitrogen and phosphorus footprinting : Linking consumption activities to nutrient leaching risk for Brazilian soy production

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Karin Eliasson; [2017]
    Keywords : Spatially explicit nitrogen and phosphorus footprints; Brazilian soybean; Nutrient leaching; Biodiversity; United Kingdom;

    Abstract : An increasing demand for food, and in particular animal products, is putting high pressure on natural resources, often at places distant from the consumption. Nitrogen and phosphorus are essential nutrients in food production but an excessive use can cause environmental impacts such as eutrophication that can harm ecosystems services vital to local communities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Food Glorious Food : an investigation into the processes of learning, network building and articulation of expectations at The Food Assembly in London, UK

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Jamie Bajer; [2017]
    Keywords : niche-internal processes; intermediary actors; strategic niche management; sustainability science; alternative food networks; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Society has become locked into an unsustainable agri-food system based on resource intensive industrial agriculture and a globalized supply chain producing food that is damaging to the environment and society. In London, United Kingdom a network of alternative food initiatives exists challenging this agri-food system and bring about a transition to one that is more sustainable. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigating Product Behavior During Storage in Packaging Materials - A Study on Freshly Baked Croissants

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Priyanka Meena; [2015]
    Keywords : Water Migration.; Shelf life; Croissants; Packaging; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Very short shelf life of ‘freshly’ baked croissants is a growing concern for food retailers. It is affecting the economics of business, causing 10 to 40% in-store food wastage, and puts natural resources under severe stress. The factors affecting the shelf life are loss of crispness of the crust, and increased firmness of the crumb. READ MORE

  6. 5. Value Chain and its Productivity in the Manufacturing Buiness : A Case Study of Food Partners Group, UK.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Obed K. Gakpe; Edward A. Gakpe; [2011]
    Keywords : VALUE CHAIN; PRODUCTIVITY; MANUFACTURING BUSINESS;

    Abstract : In today’s business world, quality and customer service is what determines the existence of a firm. The success of achieving the named parameters for business growth revolves around the value chain process adopted by the firm. READ MORE