Essays about: "food chains"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 166 essays containing the words food chains.

1. 26. Supply chain effects of utilizing non destructive quality inspection in food production

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Fredrik Klein; [2022]
   Keywords : waste; inventory; production; food; quality;

   Abstract : Reducing waste and increasing efficiency in food supply chains is important for a sustainable food production. Modified Atmosphered Packaging (MAP) is a method of increasing food durability that requires gas quality and potential gas leakage inspection. READ MORE

3. 27. Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Zacharias Samuelsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Food Waste; Food Waste Mitigation; Food Supply Chain; Food Retailing; Food Waste Mitigation in Distribution; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution Author: Zacharias Samuelsson Thesis supervisor: Eva Berg, Faculty of Engineering at Lund University Thesis Purpose: Identify food waste causes in a global distribution network and develop an improvement proposal for minimizing food waste. Method: This study develops a food waste mitigation framework based on a literature review and assess it through a case at a company. READ MORE

4. 28. Low scores, high standards- a case study on Coop’s sustainability declaration

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

   Author : Caroline Malthed; Tuva Wrenfelt; [2022]
   Keywords : Standard; retailer; Coop Sweden; small-scale producer; local food systems; supplier requirements; sustainable food products;

   Abstract : The earth's ecosystems are changing due to human activities, and it is urgent that we transform our way of living to avoid further negative effects on climate change. Food production has the single biggest impact on global environmental changes, since 21-37% of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions comes from the agricultural systems. READ MORE

5. 29. Characterization of ulvan polysaccharide degrading enzymes from Wenyingzhuangia fucanilytica

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

   Author : Erik Apelqvist; [2022]
   Keywords : Enzyme; Enzymatic characterization; Recombinant protein producaiton; Protien purification; E. coli; W. fucanilytica; Transformation; Overexpression; Seaweed; Ulvan; Polysaccharides; biotechnology; Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to fully characterize the enzyme WFp-105, including bioinformatic analysis, structural modeling, full activity and stability characterization and product determination. As well as for the enzyme WFp-37; optimize protein production in regard to expression strains and cultivation temperature, analyzing the genomic context as well as performing an initial activity detection. READ MORE

6. 30. Self-assessment for SMEs to address operational and environmental performance. : Combining SCOR, SustainableSCOR, and LCA methodologies in the food industry

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Franz Rothschild; [2022]
   Keywords : Supply chain management; environmental management; green supply chain management; sustainable chain management; performance measurement systems; SCOR; LCA; SustainableSCOR; SME;

   Abstract : As world population grows, so does the demand for resources exploitation and transformation. This, in turn, has an effect in the increase of the related wastes. Facing these challenges by designing and developing sustainable products and supply chains, processes, operations, and management is becoming increasingly important. READ MORE