While definitions may vary, the numbers are staggering - approximately 30% of production is wasted annually [1], amounting to 88 million tons in Europe and 35 million tons in the United States [2].
In response to these alarming figures, governments, non-governmental organizations, and the food industry are joining forces to implement multistakeholder strategies. Both the European Union and the United Nations have set a goal to halve food waste by 2030, emphasizing sustainability in primary resource use and waste reduction across the supply chain.
A new economic paradigm, the circular economy, has emerged, encouraging countries to adopt a more sustainable approach. Circular-economy principles aim to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency, aligning with the goals outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) document. Various solutions have been proposed to combat food waste. The ReFED study group of the Rockefeller Foundation suggests practical approaches, while scholars are increasingly delving into the complexities of food waste. Past studies have measured waste in supply chains and explored reasons behind it. Conceptual frameworks have been developed to guide businesses in preventing and managing waste [3].
An area of growing interest is the integration of digital technologies into the food supply chain. While addressing perishable products, this approach requires overcoming technical challenges and ensuring privacy and data protection. However, current research has not sufficiently explored organizational and managerial perspectives or examined synergies and practices for coordination along the digital food supply chain.
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