Developing of biophysical food for monitoring postharvest supply chains for avocado and potato and deploying of biophysical apple

You, Lingxin; Schudel, Seraina; Defraeye, Thijs

doi:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111219

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“…Therefore, real-time monitoring of perishable commodities in cold storage is required to overcome the loss and ensure availability (Afreen and Bajwa, 2021). A recent study on biophysical food, a prototype that replicates the intercellular air space of a genuine product that is equipped with core and surface sensors, can collect temperature data to optimize cold chain operations and reduce postharvest losses (You et al ., 2023).…”

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“…ICT implementations enable fast grading of fruits and the assessment of the freshness of processed foods (Li et al ., 2018; Torres et al ., 2019, 2020; Manthou et al ., 2022) and have significantly improved food shelf life (La Scalia et al ., 2017). The literature demonstrates several ICT capabilities in various aspects of FVSC that include real-time condition monitoring (Afreen and Bajwa, 2021), cold chain operations optimization (You et al ., 2023), increase shelf-life and safety of FV (Wang et al ., 2017; Bogataj et al ., 2017; Ktenioudaki et al ., 2021; Yang et al ., 2020) amongst others. These ICT capabilities and roles are critical for improving the sustainability of FVSC through preventing/minimizing FV food waste/losses as well as ensuring the quality and traceability of FV sources.…”

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Implementation of information and communication technologies in fruit and vegetable supply chain: a systematic literature review

Yuvaraj

Basu

Abdulrahman

et al. 2023

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PurposeInformation and communication technology (ICT) implementation has demonstrated usefulness in supply chain coordination and efficiency optimization in various industries and sectors. This study investigates the extent of ICT deployment in fruits and vegetable supply chains (FVSC) from “farm-to-fork” to ensure food security.Design/methodology/approachThis paper employs a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology and identified a total of 99 journal articles ranging from 2001 to April 2023 for analysis. The reviewed articles have been classified based on the framework proposed from the perspective of food security. Bibliometric and content analysis is carried out with the final list of articles to extract useful insights.FindingsThe findings reveal that ICT implementation in FVSC is a relatively new research area; researchers have started investigating several aspects of ICT in FVSC through varied research methodologies. Experimental research aimed at addressing food safety and condition monitoring of fruits and vegetables (FV) has started to gain traction while theory building is yet to gain traction in the literature reviewed. Findings indicate further research is required on technologies like blockchain (BCT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), especially on key objectives such as food security, and the triple-bottom-line approach of sustainability. It also indicates that implementing relevant ICTs in FVSC can help delay, if not avert, the food crisis predicted by Malthusian theory.Research limitations/implicationsThis study used only well-established databases to ensure quality of the studies examined. There is a possibility of missing out on articles from other sources not considered. As a result, future SLR studies may employ additional databases, such as Springer Link, Taylor and Francis, Emerald Insight and Google Scholar. Other methodologies such as expert interviews and extra empirical methodologies may also be employed to give a more balanced picture and insights into ICTs implementation in FVSC.Practical implicationsThis study offers a summative detail of the status of ICT implementation in FVSC and can serve as a reference guide for stakeholders in developing strategies for efficient FVSC management. This research work highlights the impact of ICT implementation in FVSC on the four pillars of food security which include improved availability, accessibility, utilization and stability.Originality/valueThis study focuses on ICT implementation for food security in FVSC. The SLR highlights the gaps and proffers potential solutions that enhance global efforts on food security through ICT-enabled reduction in food waste and food loss in FVSC.

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