Essays about: "product improvement of food"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the words product improvement of food.

1. 1. The carbon footprint of rye bread production in Sweden : a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the Fazer product Rågkusar

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Stella Hildersten; [2023]
   Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; bread; rye bread; bread production; sustainable development; carbon footprint; global warming potential;

   Abstract : The future will require sustainable food systems; systems that meets the present and the future with consideration of economic and social development, as well as environmental protection. In the current food system, two key drivers towards environmental pressure are agriculture and food consumption. READ MORE

3. 2. The Development and Testing of Low-Cost Heat Transfer Enhancements for Solar Dryers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Hoda Mahmoodi; [2023]
   Keywords : Solar dryer; Bhutan; Drying rate; Solar absorber; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the mountainous regions of Bhutan and Nepal, post-harvest losses cause significant challenges for producers. Open air sun drying is usually used by farmers to preserve their produce. There are many disadvantages to this method. READ MORE

4. 3. Relationship between food shelf life and environmental impact of Tetra Pak packages

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Zagipa Mustafina; [2023]
   Keywords : LCA analysis; barrier properties; food packaging; food waste; environmental impact; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Food packaging has long been recognized as a potential environmental burden within the food supply chain, with packaging production and waste often considered as key contributors to the overall environmental impact. However, there is a growing recognition of the need for a more holistic approach to assess the environmental performance of food packaging, taking into account various factors that influence sustainability. READ MORE

5. 4. Påverkan på klimat och biologisk mångfald från svensk och importerad quinoa: ett livscykelperspektiv

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Saga Enberg; [2023]
   Keywords : biologisk mångfald; hållbar livsmedelsproduktion; klimatpåverkan; livscykelanalys LCA ; quinoa;

   Abstract : Quinoa anses vara en framtidsgröda, och har attraktiva egenskaper så som högt näringsinnehåll och brett användningsområde. I Sydamerika har quinoa odlats i tusentals år. I Sverige odlas quinoa genom företaget Nordisk Råvara. READ MORE

6. 5. 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