A5020592004- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Global Trade and Competitiveness
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
- Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Rural development and sustainability
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Sustainable Industrial Ecology
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Management, Economics, and Public Policy
University of Catania
2016-2025
In recent decades there has been a tendency towards “standardization” in the consumer habits of people living countries with advanced economic development. This caused both by change products available and lifestyles “power” acquired modern distribution channels (large retail distribution). Apart from this development, however, increasing interest, particularly last ten years, dietary, health hygiene characterized high quality production content, which may or not be closely connected history...
The agri-food sector has come under increasing pressure to increase safety standards. Both consumers and expert authorities are demanding that the chain implement higher levels of traceability transparency make system less susceptible fraud ensure quality. These needs have become even more pressing following food scandals occurred in 2000s. Recent European policies supported growth technological digital innovations firms, recognizing digitization a strategic role play modernizing moving...
The efficient use of agricultural wastes and by-products, which essentially transforms waste materials into value-added products, is considered as pivotal for an effective bioeconomy strategy the rural development. Within this scope, citrus management represents a major issue processors. However, it also potentially unexploited resource sustainable This study focuses on analyzing current in South Italy, identifying determinants barriers that may affect entrepreneur’s choice destination...
Novel food refers to any type of which was not used for human consumption before the 15 May 1997 in a specific place. This date introduction European Union Regulation (EC) No 258/1997 regulated placing novel foods or ingredients on market within community first time. Then, (EU) 2015/2283 changed existing legislation categories belonging order guarantee higher level protection health and consumer interests. Algae, are commonly consumed by people but considered among most widespread future,...
In the transition from linear production systems, unsustainable point of view resources, to a model that finds strength in environmental, social and economic sustainability, circular economy paradigm is foundation facilitates planetary agro-ecological transition. The European Union has taken number steps (including Circular Economy Package Directives) shaping circularity as wide-ranging driver measure involving many sectors. paper intends provide regulatory framework on current general...
In the agri-food sector, Life Cycle Assessment method (LCA) is used to evaluate environmental impact of a product. Within products, wine among most analysed not only for its economic importance but also activity. The paper aims identify main trends in sector revolving around evaluation using LCA academic literature. aim investigate literature on life cycle assessment analysis grape and production through systematic grouping papers into clusters research. So, purpose discuss gaps insights...
ABSTRACT In the agri‐food sector, valorization of by‐products according to a circular economy ( CE ) approach can be viable solution increase profits and improve business resilience. However, facilitate its implementation dissemination, it is necessary validate application approaches in real case studies as well verify their economic sustainability. This paper analyses adoption different paths olive oil supply chain assesses degree circularity through Material Circularity Indicator (MCI)...
Industrial symbiosis is an eco-innovative system concept that based on a circular economy and industrial ecology ideas. This process comprises the movement of materials, energy, skills across enterprises located within eco-industrial parks, strives to provide economic, environmental, social competitive advantages for all involved parties. Considering agri-food creates vast quantity by-products along supply chain, it sector has huge potential material energy recovery systems fits well into...
The agri-food system plays a critical role in meeting global food demand, with traceability and safety becoming key priorities for producers consumers. Consumer trust, influenced by perceptions of safety, quality origin, has been declining due to the complexity supply chain. Blockchain technology (BCT) emerged as promising solution increase transparency, ensure data immutability, improve quality. This study employs systematic literature review methodology analyze consumer BCT sector. Using...
Abstract Recently, to obtain biogas from biomass, an innovative system based on both sustainable intensification of crop rotation and use by‐products was developed. This derives BIOGASDONERIGHT concept, which put forward with the aim making more production. Among that could be considered for anaerobic digestion within this new olive pomace (OP) has been object research studies aimed at evaluating its possible reuse energy purpose in terms economic sustainability. possibility is relevant...
Circular bioeconomy represents a recent political vision expected to contribute in tackling the main challenges faced when sustainable industrial transition trajectories are be implemented. Coordination and interdependence among actors crucial steps for value creation developing new supply chains. Current study is based on choice experiment devised with contract design theory applied specific chain which circular strategy It investigates propensity of Sicilian millers participate novel...
This paper aims to achieve an economic feasibility and life cycle assessment of three different olive cultivation systems in the Mediterranean area through joint use environmental indicators, order identify key elements optimize their performance a lower impact. Three management were analysed by distinguishing Treatment 1—Fully Irrigated, 2—Partially 3—Non-Irrigated, which conducted levels irrigation strategies. The scenarios examined using Life Cycle Assessment methodology assess impacts,...
Eco-innovations that reduce the environmental effect of manufacturing and consumption are seen as critical components sustainable development a component transition to circular economy. Food systems address issue food waste, which is generally acknowledged cost economy, environment, society. seem be for system's transformation more model centered on production processing. The goal this paper was determine variables influenced introduction product, process, organizational, marketing...
Mango is one of the most traded, exported, and consumed tropical fruits worldwide. However, little known about Italian consumers' preferences for mango. This study empirically explores factors that influence consumption mango in Italy. Food values, subjective objective knowledge, socio-demographic aspects were considered. An online survey was administered, resulting an overall sample 487 participants. The data statistically analysed through ordered probit model. results show more likely to...