Data harmonisation as a key to enable digitalisation of the food sector: A review

Zeb, Akhtar; Soininen, Juha-Pekka; Sözer, Nesli

doi:10.1016/j.fbp.2021.02.005

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“…Currently there are many automatic and semi-automatic tools that are extensively used to classify FCDBs [9,41,87,88]. A clear example is the ASA24 system that uses automated methods for several databases [16,87]. Another example is StandFood, a semi-automated system that obtained an overall result accuracy of 79% [41].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Another example is StandFood, a semi-automated system that obtained an overall result accuracy of 79% [41]. New techniques of natural language processing [88], machine learning, and statistical models, such as Monte Carlo simulations [12] or extraction of 'big data' [20], make the process faster than manual work [16]. However, due to the complex work, a manual post hoc review is always required [82,87].…”

Section: Standardization and Unificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Currently, there are new agents to take into account, such as climate change [11][12][13] or the loss of biodiversity [12,14]. Add to this the constant change in consumer preferences [15,16], such as the increased consumption of processed products [17], novel foods [12,18], and an increase in global trade [5,19]. Due to these factors, FCDB are increasingly trying to collect a greater number of nutrients, bioactive compounds and foods.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, several countries still lack their own data sets [10,15,20,22,29] so they often resort to foreign FCT/FCDB [9,24] such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) [30]; or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) FCDB [31], among others. Nevertheless, most food composition data are based on fresh foods, while information on processed foods, recipes or fortified foods is usually missing or not up to date [9,15,16,29]. Organizations such as the International Network of Food Data Systems (INFOODS) [23,32,33] are making great efforts to provide information about different FCT/FCDB, promoting the reliability and up-to-date nature of the data [34,35].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, there have also been numerous EU-funded initiatives to standardize and harmonize food compositional data [15] such EUROFOODS, COST99 or NORFOODS [16]. More recently, they continued via the European Food Information Resource Network (EuroFIR), now known as EuroFIR AISBL [2,10,16,47]. The main objective of EuroFIR is to contribute to the harmonization of high-quality food composition data in Europe [47][48][49].…”

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Development of an Unified Food Composition Database for the European Project “Stance4Health”

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The European Commission funded project Stance4Health (S4H) aims to develop a complete personalised nutrition service. In order to succeed, sources of information on nutritional composition and other characteristics of foods need to be as comprehensive as possible. Food composition tables or databases (FCT/FCDB) are the most commonly used tools for this purpose. The aim of this study is to describe the harmonisation efforts carried out to obtain the Stance4Health FCDB. A total of 10 FCT/FCDB were selected from different countries and organizations. Data were classified using FoodEx2 and INFOODS tagnames to harmonise the information. Hazard analysis and critical control points analysis was applied as the quality control method. Data were processed by spreadsheets and MySQL. S4H’s FCDB is composed of 880 elements, including nutrients and bioactive compounds. A total of 2648 unified foods were used to complete the missing values of the national FCDB used. Recipes and dishes were estimated following EuroFIR standards via linked tables. S4H’s FCDB will be part of the smartphone app developed in the framework of the Stance4Health European project, which will be used in different personalized nutrition intervention studies. S4H FCDB has great perspectives, being one of the most complete in terms of number of harmonized foods, nutrients and bioactive compounds included.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Is Blockchain a Panacea for Guarding PDO Supply Chains? Exploring Vulnerabilities, Critical Control Points, and Blockchain feasibility in Greece

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Kyrgiakos,

Kleisiari

et al. 2024

Advanced Sustainable Systems

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Within food Supply Chains (SCs), food products labeled through Geographical Indications (GIs) hold paramount importance as distinctive and culturally significant entities, ensuring the integrity and distinctiveness of regional specialties. By strictly regulating the geographic origin and production methods, the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) not only guarantees the preservation of traditional practices but also safeguards the cultural legacy and identity of the regions where genuine PDO products are produced. However, the very mechanisms safeguarding PDO authenticity can be exploited within globalized food systems, creating opportunities for fraudulent activities and intentional or unintentional adulteration. This study specifically delves into the overarching realm of PDO SCs, using PDO Feta cheese as a prominent case study. Through an assessment of Feta cheese SC in Greece, encompassing the Delphi Technique with the amalgamation of the design stages of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Vulnerabilities Assessment and Critical Control Point (VACCP), and Threat Assessment and Critical Control Point (TACCP) methodologies, the operations, vulnerabilities, and critical control points are scrutinized. The results indicate multifaceted vulnerabilities and Critical Control Points (CCPs) in the Feta cheese SC that need to be addressed and constitute a precursor for augmenting PDO SCs. Moreover, the utilization of Blockchain Technology (BT) exhibits intrinsic potential for enhancing the administration of supply chains with the potential to fundamentally transform data management practices and foster increased levels of trust among stakeholders.

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The farm to fork strategy and the digital transformation of the agrifood sector—An assessment from the perspective of innovation systems

Reinhardt

2022

Applied Eco Perspectives Pol

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The article assesses the European Union's Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy from the perspective of innovation systems, focusing on digital technologies in agriculture. It employs the Technical Innovation Systems framework to analyze how the policies proposed in the F2Fstrategy affect essential functions of the innovation system. The analysis shows that the F2F strategy significantly contributes to innovation system performance by providing a clear and coherent agenda and various concrete measures designed to support innovation, knowledge and skill development. However, the strategy falls short in creating favorable market conditions for innovative technologies and building legitimacy with farmers as the most important user group.

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Data harmonisation as a key to enable digitalisation of the food sector: A review

Cited by 29 publications

References 29 publications

Development of an Unified Food Composition Database for the European Project “Stance4Health”

Development of an Unified Food Composition Database for the European Project “Stance4Health”

Is Blockchain a Panacea for Guarding PDO Supply Chains? Exploring Vulnerabilities, Critical Control Points, and Blockchain feasibility in Greece

The farm to fork strategy and the digital transformation of the agrifood sector—An assessment from the perspective of innovation systems

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