A5092532921- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
Università degli Studi della Tuscia
2023-2024
Abstract Crop diversification practices (CDPs) are alternative strategies aimed to achieve sustainable cropping systems and food production overcoming the agro-environmental impacts of conventional such as monoculture. Thus, this paper aims improve knowledge implementing CDPs in different European pedoclimatic regions by assessing economic performance at farm level. compared with clustered terms their gross margin (GM) results variations. Farm-level assessment shows that provide positive...
The generation of bread waste at suppliers and retailers is often linked to the production surplus bread. This study reports results first direct quantification economic assessment conducted in Italy, involving a panel 12 bakeries their branches located Lazio region, which compiled daily diary for 5 months. They are small-scale reflect typical structure Italian businesses bakery sector, producing fresh selling it directly consumers. measured during consists 6,694 kg total, with an average...
An increasing number of individuals are eating out due to work and study commitments. This trend directly influences people’s food choices, especially those who frequently rely on snacks pre-packaged foods. Consuming these foods can lead long-term health consequences. Adding functional vending machines could healthier choices. Our aim is evaluate the acceptability willingness pay (WTP) workers students for a snack pack novel biscuits (FBs) made with high amylose contents. We found that...
The transition towards sustainable food systems implies the exploration of drivers and challenges for adoption innovative solutions by operators on value chains. development approaches is critical to improve collaboration different stakeholders sustainability topics. Q-methodology combines qualitative quantitative analysis navigate subjective stakeholder perspectives, aiming find shared strategies enhance collaborative complex This study employs investigate stakeholders' viewpoints reducing...