Cosmetic aspects in specific marketing standards for fruit and vegetables : removing cosmetic aspects from the EU marketing standards: implications for the market and impact on food waste

Oosterkamp, E.B.; Sluis, Addie van der; Geffen, Lisanne van; Aramyan, L.H.; Bos-Brouwers, H.E.J.

doi:10.18174/503631

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“…However, these products with shape or "cosmetic" defects not usable for the fresh market could be canned or frozen or, if broken, crushed or seriously damaged, diverted to the industry for processing (for juice or puree) or treatment (freshcut). Furthermore, waste can be avoided by allowing volunteers to collect residual streams of products that, due to shape or cosmetic problems, cannot be appropriately wrapped and packed and to distribute them through food banks [32].…”

Section: Food Loss During Post-harvestmentioning

confidence: 99%

Food Loss and Waste Prevention Strategies from Farm to Fork

Nicastro

Carillo

2021

Sustainability

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About one-third of the food produced globally for human consumption is lost or wasted each year. This represents a loss of natural resources consumed along the food supply chain that can also have negative impacts on food security. While food loss occurs between production and distribution and is prevalent in low-income countries, food waste occurs mainly at the consumer level, in the retail and food service sectors, and especially in developed countries. Preventing food losses and waste is therefore a potential strategy for better balance food supply and demand and is essential to improve food security while reducing environmental impact and providing economic benefits to the different actors in the food supply chain. In this context, we specifically provide an overview of case studies and examples of legislation from different countries and actions carried out by the various actors in the food chain and by non-profit organisations to effectively prevent and or reduce food loss and waste. We also outline current limitations and possible research avenues. We conclude that the comparison and the integration of knowledge, and the awareness of where along the food chain, for which foods and in which countries the greatest losses are produced, is essential to decide where and how to target efforts in the most effective way.

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Section: Food Loss During Post-harvestmentioning

confidence: 99%