Food Waste Prevention Solutions in the Annual Reports of European Companies
Food waste is a social, environmental, and economic challenge today. The European Union’s Green Deal demands tackling this problem. Our research question is: “What are the solutions regarding food waste prevention across the companies’ supply chain?” The mixed research method consisted of content...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editura ASE
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Amfiteatru Economic |
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| Online Access: | https://www.amfiteatrueconomic.ro/temp/Article_3099.pdf |
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| Summary: | Food waste is a social, environmental, and economic challenge today. The European Union’s
Green Deal demands tackling this problem. Our research question is: “What are the solutions
regarding food waste prevention across the companies’ supply chain?” The mixed research
method consisted of content and thematic analysis. We collected information from the reports
published by European food companies that have joined the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork
Strategy. The data were structured using a theoretical model in which we integrated ten
essential stages of the food chain. The findings show that most of the information is reported
for the manufacturing/production stage. Although transfer to landfill is unavoidable in supply
chains, organizations make substantial efforts to reduce the proportion of food waste. The
methods applied by food companies are inspired by European regulations regarding
environmental protection. Our research identifies solutions brought about by the Green Deal
on food waste prevention.
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| ISSN: | 1582-9146 2247-9104 |