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In the fight against hunger and malnutrition, food and nutritional insecurity are major global issues. The agri-fresh produce sector has the potential to feed billions of people healthier meals and reduce malnutrition. However, achieving food an[...]
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In the sustainability system, which gives importance to the availability of resources, recycling, renewal, and reproduction strategies can be handled under the name of the circular economy. While there are many stages to be followed from food pr[...]
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The globe artichoke represents one of the leading vegetables worldwide, accounting for a global production of 1.52 Mt in 2020, and Italy is ranked as the top producer with over 0.37 Mt. Under the environmental perspective, it is considered as a [...]
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Facing the ecological and social crisis that the agrifood systems cross, a profound transformation of food systems is required, necessitating systemic and sustainable innovations. Sustainability assessments are generally performed to identify an[...]
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A. Acampora ; L. Ruini ; G. Mattia ; C.A. Pratesi ; M.C. Lucchetti |Agri-food companies are developing carbon neutral strategies to set long-term targets to reduce carbon emissions while implementing short terms solutions to boost the transition towards a low-carbon agri-food sector. However, the uptake of the c[...]
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S. Abbate ; P. Centobelli ; R. Cerchione ; G. Giardino ; R. Passaro |In recent years, sustainability concerns gained traction in the scientific literature on cleaner production, as well as in industry and application. In this regard, the circular economy (CE) is intended to contribute to the current ecological tr[...]
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N. Gupta ; G. Soni ; S. Mittal ; I. Mukherjee ; B. Ramtiyal ; D. Kumar |Food traceability in the supply chain is becoming increasingly important because of concerns such as fraud, adulteration, consumer requirements, and food loss. This study highlights the importance of food traceability in reducing food loss throu[...]
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R. Ramanathan ; Y. Duan ; T. Ajmal ; K. Pelc ; J. Gillespie ; S. Ahmadzadeh ; J. Condell ; I. Hermens ; U. Ramanathan |Food waste is a serious problem worldwide, including in Europe. Research efforts are being carried out to reduce food waste. In this paper, we focus on using modern digital technologies (also known as Industry 4.0 technologies) to reduce waste i[...]
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S. Wolfert ; C. Verdouw ; L. van Wassenaer ; W. Dolfsma ; L. Klerkx |CONTEXT Digital technologies nowadays play a major role in innovation within the agri-food domain. The evolution of IT systems has currently arrived at a level that involves complex systems integration and business ecosystems in which many stake[...]
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This study aims to identify the relationships between critical factors and successful Enterprise Resource Planning implementation in the agricultural processing companies of Central Macedonia’s (Greece) region. Therefore, critical factors are ta[...]
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T.P. Costa ; T.P. Costa ; J. Gillespie ; K. Pelc ; A. Adefisan ; M. Adefisan ; R. Ramanathan ; F. Murphy |Food is at the centre of efforts to combat climate change, reduce water stress, pollution, and conserve the world's wildlife. Assessing the environmental performance of food companies is essential to provide a comprehensive view of the productio[...]
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A.S. Saha ; R.D. Raut ; V.S. Yadav ; A. Majumdar |The food supply chain (FSC), being a complex network, faces major issues such as traceability, food security, safety and sustainability. Blockchain technology (BLCT) is regarded as an innovative technology that can transform FSC by means of its [...]
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To address global food security, new strategies are required in view of the challenges represented by Climate Change, depletion of natural resources and the need to not further compromise the ecosystems' quality and biodiversity. Food losses and[...]
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In recent years, Circular Economy (CE) has captured vast global attention with regard to its potential in mitigating contemporary economic, social, and environmental challenges. This study aims to present the barriers that impede the application[...]
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In recent years, Circular Economy (CE) has captured vast global attention with regard to its potential in mitigating contemporary economic, social, and environmental challenges. This study aims to present the barriers that impede the application[...]
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E.H. Bartali ; M. Boutfirass ; Y.A. Yigezu ; A.A. Niane ; M. Boughlala ; M. Belmakki ; H. Halila |Several research and development efforts have been made to ensure food security in developing countries. Dissemination of improved agricultural technologies was used as the main avenue through which some increases in food supply have been achiev[...]
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Agricultural research in Ghana has resulted in a number of innovations targeted at increasing the productivity of small agricultural businesses. However, none of these studies has investigated the factors that influence the adoption of technolog[...]
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M. Frau ; L. Moi ; F. Cabiddu ; T. Keszey |This article employs a multiple-case study research design to unpack the complex relationship between digital transformation, agility, and environmental sustainability in the agri-food industry. Our findings show that to achieve a cleaner food p[...]
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M. Preiss ; J.H.-M. Vogt ; C. Dreher ; M. Schreiner |Western Europe's agrifood systems are highly developed, extremely complex, and dependably produce food for billions. Securing their functionality is imperative whilst dealing with varieties of major challenges and opportunities in the future. Mu[...]
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T. Stillitano ; G. Falcone ; N. Iofrida ; E. Spada ; G. Gulisano ; A.I. De Luca |Circular economy (CE) is claimed to be a promising pathway to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but a reliable metric is needed to validate closed-loop strategies by measuring sustainability performances together with the degree [...]
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A. Coppola ; M. Cozzi ; S. Romano ; M. Viccaro |New business models that integrate sustainability into corporate strategies and combine environmental, economic, and social issues with production practices are on the rise. Implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives may[...]
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A. Rejeb ; K. Rejeb ; A. Appolloni ; M. Iranmanesh ; H. Treiblmaier ; S. Jagtap |Recently, the food supply chain (FSC) has been severely disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, putting the vital flow of food products from farmers and producers to the ultimate consumers at risk. Furthermore, due to the pandemic, several food [...]
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This article presents a methodological approach for the location, characterisation and prospects of multifunctional agrifood systems territorialised on the Spanish State administrative scale. The proposal is applied to Spain, although it can be [...]
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Corporations and independent experts alike consider inclusive agribusiness (IAB) instrumental to achieving sustainable and equitable development for small farmers. As businesses that productively integrate small farmers into commercial agrifood [...]
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The rise of digitalisation is fueling a dynamics of reconfiguration of food value chains. This article explores two rising challenges: Logistics and traceability. These issues are crucial for food value chains because of the very specific charac[...]
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The purpose of this study is twofold: firstly, to provide a literature review of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) critical factors, practices and performance; and secondly, to develop a comprehensive and testable model of SSCM in the f[...]
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V.S. Yadav ; A.R. Singh ; R.D. Raut ; S.K. Mangla ; S. Luthra ; A. Kumar |The need for Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is felt across “agriculture food supply chain (AFSC)” to tackle the global demand for food items and concerns regarding food safety and security. Further, this transformation is possible due to recent advancement[...]
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Supporting agri-food SMEs in Italy in the post-COVID-19 context: from Horizon 2020 to Horizon Europe
C. Zarbà ; S. Bracco ; B. Pecorino ; G. Pappalardo ; G. Chinnici ; M. D'Amico |In recent decades, European policy has targeted specific measures towards SMEs. The recently concluded Horizon 2020 Programme, under the Europe 2020 Strategy, has provided economic support to stimulate competitiveness and boost the economy of me[...]
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R. Santi ; P. Garrone ; M. Iannantuoni ; B. Del Curto |The paper proposes a comprehensive and operational definition of Sustainable Food Packaging (SFP). Sustainability is a multifaceted concept, yet most SFP conversations decline it as a mere material substitution issue. The efforts of regulators, [...]
