Online food delivery habits and its environmental impact during the COVID-19 pandemic: an Italian and Polish study

Varese, Erica; Cesarani, Maria Chiara; Kabaja, Bartłomiej; Sołtysik, Mariusz; Wojnarowska, Magdalena

doi:10.1108/bfj-12-2022-1120

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“…In the post-pandemic scenario, which is characterized by changes in food consumption and food delivery, Varese et al (2024) have investigated, through a quantitative research, the impact of the pandemic on online food delivery in Italy and Poland. The purpose of the research is to understand whether, under a consumer perspective, consumers consider online food delivery as affecting on the environment and on food waste.…”

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Guest editorial: Circular economy in the agri-food, tourism and hospitality industries in the post-pandemic era

Amicarelli,

Bux,

Fiore

2024

BFJ

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“…In the post-pandemic scenario, which is characterized by changes in food consumption and food delivery, Varese et al . (2024) have investigated, through a quantitative research, the impact of the pandemic on online food delivery in Italy and Poland.…”

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Guest editorial: Circular economy in the agri-food, tourism and hospitality industries in the post-pandemic era

Amicarelli,

Bux,

Fiore

2024

BFJ

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“…Of the 52 studies, three studies reported participant characteristics for the different countries sampled, 34,37,76 three studies each reported results for two groups of participants, 35,36,78 while two studies 54,58 shared the same group of participants. As such, there were a total of…”

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“…The potential impacts on health were categorized as either positive or negative. Eight outcomes were associated with negative diet-related chronic disease risk factors, 38,41,49,53,64,66,76,87 and only one outcome was perceived as promoting health. 86 Negative impacts on health relating to use of meal delivery apps included associations with perceived obesity status, 41 weight gain, 38,49 emotional eating, 53,65 snacking behavior, 66 and a shift to unhealthier food orders.…”

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“…86 Negative impacts on health relating to use of meal delivery apps included associations with perceived obesity status, 41 weight gain, 38,49 emotional eating, 53,65 snacking behavior, 66 and a shift to unhealthier food orders. 66,76 One study showed that more frequent users of meal delivery apps had lower vegetable intake and higher sugar-sweetened beverage consumption compared to less frequent users. 87 Another study that appeared to associate online food ordering with increased dietary diversity and higher dietary quality was considered to positively influence health.…”

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Use of online food retail platforms throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated diet‐related chronic disease risk factors: A systematic review of emerging evidence

Jia,

Raeside,

Sainsbury

et al. 2024

Obesity Reviews

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SummaryFood accessibility was considerably impacted by restrictions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic, leading to growth in the online food retail sector, which offered contact‐free delivery. This systematic review aimed to assess the change in use of online food retail platforms during COVID‐19. The secondary aim was to identify diet‐related chronic disease risk factors including dietary intake, eating behaviors, and/or weight status associated with the use of online food retail platforms during the pandemic. The review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42022320498) and adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Nine electronic databases were searched between January 2020 and October 2023. Studies that reported the frequency or change in use of online groceries, meal delivery applications, and/or meal‐kit delivery services before and during the pandemic were included. A total of 53 studies were identified, including 46 cross‐sectional studies, 4 qualitative studies, 2 longitudinal cohort studies, and 1 mixed‐methods study. Overall, 96% (43/45) of outcomes showed an increase in the use of online groceries during COVID‐19, while 55% (22/40) of outcomes showed a decrease in meal delivery applications. Eight of nine outcomes associated the use of online food retail with weight gain and emotional eating. Further research is needed to investigate the links between online food retail and obesity.

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Towards social life cycle assessment of food delivery: findings from the Italian case study

Ruggeri,

Zaki,

Vinci

2024

Int J Life Cycle Assess

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Purpose The growth of global food delivery (FD), which could reach a market value of 1510 billion dollars by 2027, could raise significant sustainability concerns, especially in terms of the social impact related to the expansion of the gig economy. This study, therefore, aims to analyze the social sustainability of the FD, taking Italy as a case study. The results could be a baseline to suggest practices that could promote a more socially responsible FD sector. Methods Social life cycle assessment (S-LCA) was used, following the guidelines of the Product Social Impact Life Cycle Assessment (PSILCA) and considering four categories of stakeholders (workers, value chain actors, society, and local community), 11 risk categories, and 13 subcategories, mainly based on both the availability of data and their adherence to the objectives of the study and FD. Results and discussion The main risks are associated with low wages, improper working hours, high accidentality, and approximation in food handling. Specifically, the wages of riders, 23% of whom are migrants, are just 14% above the poverty line in Italy and 67% below the median income. With 30-h work weeks, moreover, riders may face high risks of economic vulnerability. Stressful working conditions and the absence of mandatory protective equipment have resulted in 17 fatalities × 100,000 workers and 25 accidents × 1000 workers, which could generate a medium risk that violations of labor laws will occur. All this is also due to the low unionization in the Italian FD. Finally, results also show a flaw in food safety, as riders are not required to have HACCP and ATP attestation. Conclusions Italian legislation and the business models of FD companies are still shown to be insufficient to guarantee the fairness of protections for riders, which are substantiated by low wages, high accident rates, poor union rights, and improper working hours. In addition, doubts are raised about the hygiene of containers carrying food during transport, as they could induce a potential microbiological health risk for consumers, especially related to food handling during transport.

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Online food delivery habits and its environmental impact during the COVID-19 pandemic: an Italian and Polish study

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Guest editorial: Circular economy in the agri-food, tourism and hospitality industries in the post-pandemic era

Guest editorial: Circular economy in the agri-food, tourism and hospitality industries in the post-pandemic era

Use of online food retail platforms throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated diet‐related chronic disease risk factors: A systematic review of emerging evidence

Towards social life cycle assessment of food delivery: findings from the Italian case study

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