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Food Science & Technology
Vera Lavelli
Summary: This paper discusses the advantages of applying circular supply chains in the food system, the impact on food safety, and proposes management solutions. Circular food supply chains have the potential to generate added-value foods, but also come with new risks that require a comprehensive research approach to address.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Maurice K. Murungi, Dishon M. Muloi, Patrick Muinde, Samuel Maina Githigia, James Akoko, Eric M. Fevre, Jonathan Rushton, Pablo Alarcon
Summary: This study focused on mapping the Nairobi pork value chains, assessing their governance, operational challenges, and impacts on food safety risks and management practices. The research provides insights into the structure of the pork system supplying Nairobi, highlighting governance issues important to stakeholders, challenges, and food safety issues. The translated article details pork producers from different profiles and the challenges they face.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jessica Aschemann-Witzel, Humberto Ribeiro Bizzo, Ana Carolina S. Doria Chaves, Adelia Ferreira Faria-Machado, Antonio Gomes Soares, Marcos Jose de Oliveira Fonseca, Ulla Kidmose, Amauri Rosenthal
Summary: This article examines the challenges and opportunities of waste-to-value applications in international trade and sustainable development, using case studies of tropical fruits from South America. The study presents a model of the international supply chain and discusses future research questions in order to address the challenges and harness the benefits of waste-to-value in global tropical fruit chains.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Laura Enthoven, Goedele Van den Broeck
Summary: The study reveals that vegetable farmers in northern Vietnam are willing to accept lower prices for their produce in exchange for safety certification and contracts with buyers, while showing aversion towards organic farming. They highly value contracts with large purchase quantities, long durations, and pesticide provision.
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Environmental Sciences
Nyuk Ling Ma, Wanxi Peng, Chin Fhong Soon, Muhamad Fairus Noor Hassim, Suzana Misbah, Zaidah Rahmat, Wilson Thau Lym Yong, Christian Sonne
Summary: This paper discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various sectors of human society, highlighting the need for enhanced surveillance of animal reservoirs to prevent transmission, as well as the potential threats of the pandemic to agriculture and aquaculture industries.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ramya Premanath, Jainey Puthenveettil James, Iddya Karunasagar, Eva Vankova, Vladimir Scholtz
Summary: Pathogenic bacteria in food can cause serious diseases, so preservatives are used to ensure microbial food safety. However, the negative effects of chemical preservatives have led to an increased demand for natural biopreservatives. Researchers are working to identify plant compounds with antibacterial activity against foodborne bacteria. The use of plant antimicrobials in food is challenging due to their interaction with food constituents. New approaches and technologies have been developed to incorporate plant antimicrobials into food, but more research is needed to optimize their use without affecting the sensory properties of the food.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jian Chen, Yuxi Guo, Xianlong Zhang, Jianghua Liu, Pin Gong, Zhuoqun Su, Lihua Fan, Guoliang Li
Summary: Nanoparticles have small size, high surface activity, and antibacterial and antioxidant properties, making them widely used in the food industry. However, their migration from the environment to food increases the exposure risk to humans. Carbon-based NPs, nanoselenium NPs, and rare earth oxide NPs are three emerging NPs that are commonly used in the food industry. The potential risk mechanisms and absorption pathways of NPs into the human body are discussed.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Vivian Hoffmann, Samuel K. Mutiga, Jagger W. Harvey, Rebecca J. Nelson, Michael G. Milgroom
Summary: Food safety tends to degrade after harvest, with losses not readily observable by market actors. This absence of incentives to address food safety losses specifically results in no correlation between price and aflatoxin contamination. Providing consumers with information about the correlation between visible grain attributes and contamination could improve the incentives for provision of food safety in the market.
Article
Food Science & Technology
D. Knorr, M. A. Augustin
Summary: This review highlights the transitions needed from linear food chains to closed loop systems and wider food webs for more sustainable food systems, emphasizing the importance of considering the complexities in food value chains. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the planet, globally accepted definitions and indicators for sustainability need to be developed, and a systems-based approach is required for developing sustainable food systems.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Mamoru Watanabe, Yutaka Sumita, Issaku Azechi, Kengo Ito, Keigo Noda
Summary: The study focuses on locally grown japonica rice in the Mwea area of Kenya, revealing high consumer acceptability and higher net profits at various stages of production, processing, and distribution compared to conventional rice. However, the consumer price of locally grown japonica rice remains a challenge.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Zhilong Yu, Dongyun Jung, Soyoun Park, Yaxi Hu, Kang Huang, Barbara A. Rasco, Shuo Wang, Jennifer Ronholm, Xiaonan Lu, Juhong Chen
Summary: This article discusses the potential of smart food traceability systems to improve food safety in global food supply chains. It introduces various detection strategies and technologies for food safety, including portable detection devices, smart indicators and sensors, and data-assisted whole-genome sequencing. It also discusses the application of new digital technologies such as the Internet of Things and cloud computing in smart food traceability systems.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Stella Kiambi, Eric M. Fevre, Pablo Alarcon, Nduhiu Gitahi, Johnstone Masinde, Erastus Kang'ethe, Gabriel Aboge, Jonathan Rushton, Joshua Orungo Onono
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial counts in various nodes of a dairy value chain in Nairobi and identified practices that influence food safety. The results showed that milk contamination occurs at different points along the chain, and interventions should be designed for each node to improve food safety.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ariel V. Garsow, Marie R. Biondi, Barbara B. Kowalcyk, Jessie L. Vipham, Jasna Kovac, Kebede Amenu, Ashagrie Zewdu, Kathleen E. Colverson
Summary: This article discusses the importance of microbiological and gender aspects in milk handling in Ethiopia, highlighting the crucial role women play in ensuring the safety of dairy products. Combining food safety research with gender sensitive interventions is necessary to reduce foodborne diseases and improve overall family health in Ethiopia.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Preyanuch Jitkaew, Siriporn Pradit, Prakrit Noppradit, Karnda Sengloyluan, Mathinee Yucharoen, Suvit Suwanno, Varaporn Tanrattanakul, Kittiwara Sornplang, Thongchai Nitiratsuwan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in freshwater gastropods, specifically snails. The analysis revealed a significant presence of MPs in the water, affecting the accumulation in snails. Fibers were found to be the most common type of MPs, with polyester and polypropylene identified as the major constituents. These findings provide important baseline data on MP accumulation in freshwater gastropods and raise concerns about food security in Thailand.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jianli Luo, Shujuan Leng, Yanhu Bai
Summary: This study analyzed the relevant literature on food safety in the food supply chain, revealing the current status, hotspots, and development trends. The findings suggest that food supply chain management, particularly when combined with blockchain technology for traceability, may become a future hot topic. The study provides recommendations for academics and relevant government departments in food supply chain safety research.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Samuel K. Mutiga, Nelson Chepkwony, Owens A. Hoekenga, Sherry A. Flint-Garcia, Rebecca J. Nelson
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kizito Nishimwe, Erin Bowers, Jean de Dieu Ayabagabo, Richard Habimana, Samuel Mutiga, Dirk Maier
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Samuel K. Mutiga, Arnold A. Mushongi, Erastus K. Kangethe
Article
Entomology
Alexia Pretari, Vivian Hoffmann, Lulu Tian
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Richard Dooso Oloo, Sheila Okoth, Peter Wachira, Samuel Mutiga, Phillis Ochieng, Leah Kago, Fredrick Nganga, Jean-Baka Domelevo Entfellner, Sita Ghimire
Article
Agronomy
Edossa Fikiru Wayima, Ayalew Ligaba-Osena, Kifle Dagne, Kassahun Tesfaye, Eunice Magoma Machuka, Samuel Kilonzo Mutiga, Emmanuel Delhaize
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Timothy J. Herrman, Vivian Hoffmann, Anne Muiruri, Cindy McCormick
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Fatma Hussein Kiruwa, Samuel Mutiga, Joyce Njuguna, Eunice Machuka, Senait Senay, Tileye Feyissa, Patrick Alois Ndakidemi, Francesca Stomeo
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Vivian Hoffmann, Samuel K. Mutiga, Jagger W. Harvey, Rebecca J. Nelson, Michael G. Milgroom
Summary: Food safety tends to degrade after harvest, with losses not readily observable by market actors. This absence of incentives to address food safety losses specifically results in no correlation between price and aflatoxin contamination. Providing consumers with information about the correlation between visible grain attributes and contamination could improve the incentives for provision of food safety in the market.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Victoria Tibenda Namulawa, Samuel Mutiga, Fred Musimbi, Sundy Akello, Fredrick Nganga, Leah Kago, Martina Kyallo, Jagger Harvey, Sita Ghimire
Article
Food Science & Technology
Samuel K. Mutiga, J. Musembi Mutuku, Vincent Koskei, James Kamau Gitau, Fredrick Ng'ang'a, Joyce Musyoka, George N. Chemining'wa, Rosemary Murori
Summary: Mycotoxins in milled rice samples from traders in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kenya were analyzed, with sterigmatocystin and aflatoxin being the most prevalent. Most samples had low toxin levels below regulatory limits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Samuel K. Mutiga, Felix Rotich, Vincent M. Were, John M. Kimani, David T. Mwongera, Emmanuel Mgonja, Geoffrey Onaga, Kadougoudiou Konate, Claudine Razanaboahirana, Joseph Bigirimana, Alexis Ndayiragije, Emily Gichuhi, Mary J. Yanoria, Miriam Otipa, Lusike Wasilwa, Ibrahima Ouedraogo, Thomas Mitchell, Guo-Liang Wang, James C. Correll, Nicholas J. Talbot
Summary: Rice is a key food security crop in Africa, and efforts are being made at country-specific, regional, and multinational levels to develop germplasm and policies to boost production. Rice blast disease remains a major constraint to rice production in sub-Saharan Africa, and multinational collaborative research efforts are essential in enhancing sustainable rice production and advancing regional policies. Through international partnerships, progress has been made in establishing networks for disease surveillance, engaging with farmers, monitoring pathogen virulence, and developing blast-resistant rice varieties.
Article
Plant Sciences
Everlyne M. Nganga, Martina Kyallo, Philemon Orwa, Felix Rotich, Emily Gichuhi, John M. Kimani, David Mwongera, Bernice Waweru, Phoebe Sikuku, David M. Musyimi, Samuel K. Mutiga, Cathrine Ziyomo, Rosemary Murori, Lusike Wasilwa, James C. Correll, Nicholas J. Talbot
Summary: This study conducted a survey to assess the occurrence and severity of rice blast and brown spot diseases on popular rice cultivars in Busia, Kirinyaga, and Kisumu counties of Kenya in 2019. The findings emphasize the need to strengthen pathogen surveillance and breed for resistance in popular rice cultivars to combat the diseases.
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Development Studies
Alan de Brauw, Vivian Hoffmann
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Development Studies
Vivian Hoffmann, Christine Moser, Alexander Saak