Food waste and its effect on green retailing in South Africa

Jere, Albertina; Parker, Joanne M.; Sikobi, Thembeka; Jones, Paul; Mason, Roger

doi:10.31920/1750-4562/2021/v16n3a5

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“…The main technical application is maximising production through bioenergy and bio‐fertilisers derived from organic waste (Li et al, 2020). On the other hand, attention to surplus and non‐perishable foodstuffs close to expiry is highlighted (Jere et al, 2021). Various strategies aim to counteract food waste and raise awareness of more ethical approaches to food that counteract negative environmental impacts (Richards et al, 2021).…”

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Food waste is a tremendous systemic challenge, mainly at all stages of consumption and the supply chain process. In recent years, the global food supply challenge has called for new methods to decrease food waste or recover them to more valuable materials. Indeed, understanding the techniques for reducing and recovering food waste provides insights into exploring the impact of waste food recovery on the environment. This paper aims to review the literature on food waste in production processes. Hence, we employ a bibliometric and thematic analysis to explore a total number of 163 scientific articles published between 2000 and 2021. The present research uses the theoretical model of circular economy to analyse the literature on the topic both thematically and with cluster analysis. The results provide significant implications for academics and practitioners, drawing attention to a closer relationship between people and food waste, increasing the culture of the value of waste in all processes from agricultural production to distribution and consumption. Finally, it reiterates the need to emphasise the pollution caused by food production.

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“…In a CE context, attention needs to be paid to the importance of surplus reduction and food expiry (Jere et al, 2021). Several strategies aim to combat food waste by raising awareness of more ethical approaches to food (Richards et al, 2021).…”

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“…In South Africa, full-service supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs and convenience stores are the most common types of food merchants. The top five food retail groups, which together hold more than 72% of the market share for food retailing, are Shoprite Holdings, Pick and Pay Stores, the SPAR Group, Woolworths Holdings and Fruit and Veg City (Food Lovers Market) (Das Nair, 2018;Jere et al, 2021). South Africa's total number of supermarkets has been gradually increasing since the late 1990s.…”

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Assessing the significance of retail service quality on shopping frequency: an adaptation of retail service quality (RSQS) model

Musasa

Tlapana

2023

EJMS

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PurposeThis study aims to ascertain the significance of retail service quality dimensions on shopping frequency at supermarkets in Durban. This study also adopts the Retail Service Quality Scale (RSQS) to South African supermarket consumers.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were collected from 399 consumers through mall intercepts using an adapted RSQS. Non-probability convenience sampling was utilised in selecting participants from different malls in Durban. To analyse data the SPSS software was utilised with multiple regression analysis to confirm relationships between variables of the study.FindingsResults indicate a significant linear relationship between retail service quality and shopping frequency. Two of the three dimensions of retail service quality (atmospherics and reliability) have a positive and significant influence on the shopping frequency of consumers whereas one dimension (policy) showed no significant influence on the dependent variable.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies are recommended in ascertaining the reasons behind an insignificant relationship between policy items of service quality and the shopping frequency of consumers.Practical implicationsThis study highlights the managerial implications of retail service quality on improved shopping frequency of consumers.Originality/valueThis study suggests a lesser emphasis on policy items specifically personal interaction amongst Durban consumers on their shopping frequency. This might be due to cultural differences as well as the importance of self-service and privacy in supermarkets. Furthermore, this study demonstrates the role of context in providing deviations in retail service quality measurement and conceptualisation.

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Consumer worldviews and perspectives on environmental sustainability initiatives in the South African supermarket sector

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Gasparatos

2023

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Food waste and its effect on green retailing in South Africa

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How to increase sustainable production in the food sector? Mapping industrial and business strategies and providing future research agenda

How to increase sustainable production in the food sector? Mapping industrial and business strategies and providing future research agenda

Assessing the significance of retail service quality on shopping frequency: an adaptation of retail service quality (RSQS) model

Consumer worldviews and perspectives on environmental sustainability initiatives in the South African supermarket sector

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