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Written by: Dr. Ítala Marx Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Cordoba, Spain Chemistry Institute for Energy and Environment, University of Cordoba, Spain Email: itala.gouveia.marx@uco.es Food waste is one of the most pressing environmental and social issues today. Approximately 33% of food produced for human consumption (FAO, 2011) is wasted. In the EU, over 58

Summary by: Alexandra Esteves, Carlos Ribeiro, Kamila Soares, Miguel Castro Food waste (FW) in restaurants is a significant issue in the food service sector. Various factors contribute to this waste, including purchasing, preparation, cooking, storage, and service processes. In particular, waste from plate scraps and leftovers is a notable concern, especially in restaurants offering buffet

Written by: Tamás Szallabek From: VIMOSZ Contributors: Berta Redondo and Andrea Adelmo Della Penna What is it The European Platform on Food Losses and Waste was established by the European Commission (EC) in 2016 to identify solutions for reducing food loss and waste (FLW). This initiative aligns with the Farm to Fork Strategy and aims

By: Dr. Deolinda Silva Food loss and waste represents a huge obstacle when we look for the circularity of food systems. The inefficiency of the supply chain, where significant quantities of food are lost at various stages from production to consumption, results in the loss of valuable resources but also exacerbates environmental impacts, contributing to

By:  Ana Novo Barros (WASTELESS Coordinator) From: UTAD In the context of a circular economy and industrial symbiosis, the valorization of by-products holds paramount importance. As industries worldwide grapple with the pressing need for sustainable practices, the focus has shifted from linear production models, which typically involve a straightforward path from raw material extraction to

By: Gabriele Sapienza From: WIISE What is blockchain? Blockchain is a technology that records transactions in a secure, transparent, and immutable manner. It is a decentralized digital ledger that allows multiple parties to share access to the same information at the same time, ensuring the integrity and veracity of the data without the intervention of

Summary by: Tamás Szallabek From: VIMOSZ According to the UN Food Waste Index 2021, most data on food waste (FW) are available from households; there are fewer measurements being conducted in other sectors. In the hospitality sector, which is the third biggest source of FW, significant gaps exist in terms of data availability (UNEP 2021).

Summary by: Luminita Ciolacu and Sofia Reis (alphabetically) From: ISEKI-Food Association The global mushroom market is expected to reach 21 million tons in 2026, leading to an estimated 105 million tons of the agricultural waste: the spent mushroom substrate (SMS). To foster the sustainable progress of the mushroom industry, it’s imperative to attenuate this environmental

By: Tamás Szallabek From: VIMOSZ In our last article, we went through the state of food loss and waste (FLW) in the fine dining sector and potential causes behind it. To not end this story on a sour note, let us take a look at the good initiatives and practices that are already in existence.

By: Berta Redondo From: Europatat (European Potato Trade Association) The European initiative “EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices” has launched the Agri-food Code of Conduct tool. Developed by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, the new tool is aimed to allow anyone interested in the Code of Conduct to: To get access