How Much Food Loss and Waste Do Countries with Problems with Food Security Generate?

Durán-Sandoval, Daniel; Durán-Romero, Gemma; Uleri, Francesca

doi:10.3390/agriculture13050966

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“…It is an imperative to prevent and/or reduce HFW, and the most indicated manner to achieve this goal is to investigate the factors affecting the HFW composition [43][44][45]. Therefore, the need for primary data is nowadays extremely important, especially for policy makers, food producers, retailers, and consumers-household members [40,46].…”

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Focus Group Discussions on Food Waste: An Empirical Application Providing Insights into Rural and Urban Households in Greece

Aitsidou,

Michailidou,

Loizou

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This paper demonstrates the utility of the focus group discussions (FGDs) methodology in the scientific exploration of food waste. The main objective is to show how FGDs can be designed and implemented by collecting data on household food waste (HFW). The paper provides an empirical application of FGDs to members of urban and rural households in Greece through 10 steps. It is qualitative research that was implemented as a supplement in the framework of a large-scale study on HFW, providing an in-depth interpretation of the statistical results that were arrived at. The research shows that FGDs are an effective data collection methodology that reveals insights into HFW through interactions and complex behaviors. Further, the methodology used gives the opportunity to bring information to the fore. The role of women in relation to food-related responsibilities in the Greek household and the impact of rural experiences on HFW composition constitute two topics under exploration. A detailed understanding of HFW examined through the FGDs methodology enriches the global bibliography, mainly for the case of Greece. In addition, useful information is provided to local and governmental bodies, enabling them to collaborate with academics and experts in food waste management. There is a willingness among household members to raise their awareness of HFW reduction and prevention.

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Focus Group Discussions on Food Waste: An Empirical Application Providing Insights into Rural and Urban Households in Greece

Aitsidou,

Michailidou,

Loizou

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…In developing countries, particularly in rural areas, where over 80% of small family farms reside, the absence of proper water infrastructure significantly contributes to poverty and food insecurity [4]. These regions, vital for global food production, are hindered by inadequate water and sanitation services, exacerbating socioeconomic disparities [5].…”

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Turbidity Removal Performance of Selected Natural Coagulants for Water Treatment in Colombian Rural Areas

Salazar-Gámez,

Luna-delRisco,

Narváez-Jojoa

et al. 2024

Civ Eng J

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Despite the recognized efficiency of natural coagulants, their widespread adoption in the water treatment industry remains low. Our study evaluates the effectiveness of three natural coagulants—Moringa Oleifera, Yausa (Abutilon Insigne Planch), and Breadfruit (Artocarpus Altilis)—in reducing water turbidity levels of 40–50 NTU. Among these, two are native plant species potentially applicable in rural Colombian areas, where there are evident disparities in water infrastructure. This research contributes to the development of these coagulants, exploring their integration with existing water treatment methods, determining their optimal concentrations, and efficiencies in turbidity removal. Our findings reveal significant turbidity removal efficiencies: 88.9% for Moringa Oleifera, 83.3% for Yausa, and 67.2% for Breadfruit. These results indicate the feasibility of these agents as sustainable replacements for traditional chemical coagulants, exhibiting a level of effectiveness alike to that observed in Moringa Oleifera. However, challenges in practical implementation and sustainability, covering technical, environmental, economic, and social aspects, are notable obstacles. The aim of this study is to not only demonstrate the effectiveness of these natural coagulants but also to encourage their broader acceptance and integration into sustainable water treatment practices incorporating two unstudied plant species, such as Yausa and Breadfruit, furthering research to overcome existing challenges. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-02-020 Full Text: PDF

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“…Today, one of the problems and threats to achieving food security in human societies is the extraordinary amount of agricultural waste produced [1]. Although definitions and estimates of food waste vary from country to country [5][6][7], it is estimated that around a third of the total food produced-around 1.3 billion tons-is wasted by humans each year [8][9][10] with a monetary value of 936 billion dollars being lost or wasted [9,11].…”

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Factors Affecting the Waste of Selected Agricultural Products with an Emphasis on the Marketing Mix

Mahmoudi,

Mohammadi,

Saghaian

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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Unusual levels of agricultural product waste are becoming one of the issues and dangers that human societies face in their efforts to achieve food security. Therefore, reducing agricultural product waste is one of the main strategies for the optimal use of production resources and support food security. In this study, a multilevel Bayesian technique was used to examine the characteristics of customers and the effects of marketing mix on the waste of selected agricultural products—a subgroup of fruits and vegetables in Mashhad, Iran. Based on this, 368 consumers (at the first level), 53 fruit and vegetable markets (at the second level), and 3 main supply centers of fruit and vegetables in the city (at the third level) were evaluated using the Bayesian multilevel model. The results showed that approximately 56% of food waste variance was caused by differences between consumers, 29% is due to the differences between fruit and vegetable markets, and almost 14% is due to the differences between the main supply centers of Mashhad. Also, the effects of the marketing mix showed that the place of distribution of agricultural products always has an increasing effect on the waste of agricultural products. Moreover, increasing the price of agricultural products reduces waste by consumers and keeps the consumer away from unnecessary purchases. The product factor also has an increasing effect on the waste of agricultural products, and consumers are encouraged to consume more and create more waste. A good way to reduce agricultural product waste is to use solutions that slow down the spoilage process and extend the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. Using an appropriate marketing mix and considering the characteristics of consumers can also control the waste of agricultural products.

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How Much Food Loss and Waste Do Countries with Problems with Food Security Generate?

Cited by 17 publications

References 60 publications

Focus Group Discussions on Food Waste: An Empirical Application Providing Insights into Rural and Urban Households in Greece

Focus Group Discussions on Food Waste: An Empirical Application Providing Insights into Rural and Urban Households in Greece

Turbidity Removal Performance of Selected Natural Coagulants for Water Treatment in Colombian Rural Areas

Factors Affecting the Waste of Selected Agricultural Products with an Emphasis on the Marketing Mix

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