Essays about: "thesis food waste"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 172 essays containing the words thesis food waste.

  1. 1. Waste or Want: Does processing have an effect on the desirability of upcycled food products? : a Swedish consumer acceptance study

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Joséphine Lefrancq Fröjd; [2024]
    Keywords : Upcycled foods; food processing; consumer acceptance; contingent valuation method; consumer behavior;

    Abstract : Food waste presents a significant obstacle to the food system’s transition to sustainability. With an ability to mitigate industrial food waste and its effects, the concept of upcycled food aims to safely adapt elements from the waste streams for human consumption by transforming them into ingredients to be used in novel ‘upcycled’ food products. READ MORE

  3. 2. Food Banks: An eco-social solution? Critical perspectives on food charity in Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Pauline Rittel; [2023-11-03]
    Keywords : food banks; Europe; Doughnut model; eco-social research; sustainability;

    Abstract : This aim of this thesis was to investigate food banking organisations as part of food charity on different governance levels within the EU in relation to aspects of sustainability. The Doughnut model after Raworth (2017) as an element of eco-social research is employed as theoretical underpinning to explore the organisational positioning regarding the societal problems of food waste and food insecurity, as well as the solutions that the organisations envision in relation to sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving Seafood Waste Management in Västra Götaland, for a more environmental sustainable future

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Farad Fatemi; Fares Samara; [2023-07-03]
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    Abstract : Waste management has become a major concern around the world. The amount of waste is significantly growing, resulting in a negative impact on the environment. It is important to address this issue by managing waste effectively and reducing its environmental impact. READ MORE

  5. 4. Environmental tool evaluation and databased benchmarking of sustainable packaging materials for Micvac technology

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Uvejs Preza; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable packaging; ready meals; in-pack microwave pasteurization; evaluation tool; environmental impact; material investigation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In recent years, microwave applications in the food products have attracted increasing attention by the food packaging industry and the consumers due to their convenience, low energy and water usage and short processing time giving them a sustainable advantage over competing technologies. In-pack pasteurization represents one of the fastest developing technologies in preparing and delivering safe and high quality ready-to-eat meals. READ MORE

  6. 5. How is triple bottom line thinking included in small-firm decision making? – A study of potato farmers in Östergötland, Sweden : hur påverkas potatisproduktionen av kvalitetskrav?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Madeleine Gillheimer; [2023]
    Keywords : Food waste; production losses; primary production; triple bottom line; decision theory; garbage can model;

    Abstract : Earlier research has shown a lack of studies on waste in agriculture production. Therefore, there is a need for improved screening for the cause of wastage in primary production. In addition, more research is required on how quality requirements and norms affect wastage and how waste can be prevented. READ MORE