Caring more about food: The unexpected positive effect of the Covid-19 lockdown on household food management and waste

Principato, Ludovica; Secondi, Luca; Cicatiello, Clara; Mattia, Giovanni

doi:10.1016/j.seps.2020.100953

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“…The results also showed some positive changes due to the pandemic, such as enhanced awareness and concern about food waste, more discreet preparation, and better management of food. The positive effects of the COVID-19 lockdown brought to food management and waste have also been clarified by a demonstrative study in Italy [38]. Moreover, the findings also were consistent with previous studies which showed that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a positive behavioral change regarding food waste in Qatar [24], Tunisia [27], and also improved household skills and management practices in the United States [39].…”

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Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Household Food Waste Behavior in Japan

2020

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The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic had various influences on people’s ordinary lives, including their thoughts and behaviors related to food consumption. Food waste has been cited as a serious issue with environmental, social, and economic consequences. In this study, we investigated how the COVID-19 pandemic altered the social consciousness and behavior related to food waste in Japan. We conducted a nationwide online-based survey and collected a cross-sectional dataset from 1959 adult respondents. The results showed that people in regions highly impacted by the pandemic reported a clearer understanding of the situation of their household food waste, more careful food preparation and purchasing, and were more strongly influenced to change their behaviors due to COVID-19. Further analyses revealed that thoughts and behaviors related to food waste significantly differed by sociodemographic characteristics, such as gender, household size, and employment status. This study also implied that the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged some improvements in peoples’ behaviors and thoughts with regard to food, such as paying attention to food waste, making efforts to reduce food waste, and attempting cooking by themselves at home.

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Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Household Food Waste Behavior in Japan

2020

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“…A small number of studies in English focusing on food waste during the COVID-19 pandemic already have been published. One study conducted in Italy during the nationwide lockdown there indicated that the majority of households reported reduced food waste during the initial lockdown period [19]. Another Italian study reported similar results and indicated that the reduction in food waste was largely attributed to concern related to the waste management system [20].…”

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“…A 57-item questionnaire was used to collect information on individual demographic factors of the household food purchaser (e.g., age, sex, education), household characteristics (e.g., income, household size, number of children under the age of 18 years), COVID-19-related household changes (e.g., children staying at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in employment income as a result of COVID- 19), and changes in foodrelated behaviors due to the pandemic (e.g., food stockpiling, frequency of home food preparation). Demographic items reflected those used in the US Census Pulse Surveys to gather similar data [25].…”

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COVID-19-Related Changes in Perceived Household Food Waste in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

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Vizcaino

Wharton

2021

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Food waste contributes to adverse environmental and economic outcomes, and substantial food waste occurs at the household level in the US. This study explored perceived household food waste changes during the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors. A total of 946 survey responses from primary household food purchasers were analyzed. Demographic, COVID-19-related household change, and household food waste data were collected in October 2020. Wilcoxon signed-rank was used to assess differences in perceived food waste. A hierarchical binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine whether COVID-19-related lifestyle disruptions and food-related behavior changes increased the likelihood of household food waste. A binomial logistic regression was conducted to explore the contribution of different food groups to the likelihood of increased food waste. Perceived food waste, assessed as the estimated percent of food wasted, decreased significantly during the pandemic (z = −7.47, p < 0.001). Food stockpiling was identified as a predictor of increased overall food waste during the pandemic, and wasting fresh vegetables and frozen foods increased the odds of increased food waste. The results indicate the need to provide education and resources related to food stockpiling and the management of specific food groups during periods of disruption to reduce food waste.

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“…It is well known the role of packaging in the FSC that is relative to the maintenance of food quality, integrity and safety; it supports also the food delivery, facilitating transport and storage, with direct economic benefits, and contributes to enhance its shelflife [15,[17][18][19]. A deficient packaging material is considered, on the contrary, one of the main causes of the generation of FLW [20].…”

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Packaging Innovations to Reduce Food Loss and Waste: Are Italian Manufacturers Willing to Invest?

2021

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The target 12.3 of the 2030 Agenda by the United Nations (UN) calls for halving per capita global food loss and waste. In this regard, the Food & Drink industry (F&D) could play a crucial role in reducing food waste and improving food safety by adopting healthy and eco-innovation packaging. Thus, this paper aims to investigate the F&D manufacturers’ willingness to invest in packaging innovations, such as active, intelligent, and compostable ones to achieve the UN target. In order to reach the stated objective, a multiple case study methodology was developed and administered to a sample of Italian micro and small-medium entrepreneurs located in the Apulia region. Results show that many firms were aware of their need for packaging innovation and of the available technological opportunity. However, only the F&D manufacturers who showed a Real demand, according to a taxonomy approach which also considers the Potential and Latent demand for the innovation, were effectively prompt to invest. Finally, most of the interviewed manufacturers were willing to invest in at least one packaging innovation, choosing mainly between the active packaging and the compostable one.

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Caring more about food: The unexpected positive effect of the Covid-19 lockdown on household food management and waste

Cited by 157 publications

References 57 publications

Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Household Food Waste Behavior in Japan

Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Household Food Waste Behavior in Japan

COVID-19-Related Changes in Perceived Household Food Waste in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

Packaging Innovations to Reduce Food Loss and Waste: Are Italian Manufacturers Willing to Invest?

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