Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Karim Marini Thome, Giselle Cappellesso, Eduardo Luiz Alves Ramos, Sthefane Cristina de Lima Duarte
Summary: This article explores the coexistence conceptual framework between Food Supply Chains (FSCs) and Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs), breaking the traditional opposing models. Through a systematic literature review of 51 peer-reviewed articles, it identifies interaction between these models and proposes four types of coexistence: unco-operative, competitive, cooperative, and coordinative. The study emphasizes the ability of (short) food supply chains to adapt to significant shifts in the business environment and expands the field through a coexistence notion.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sudhanshu Joshi, Manu Sharma, Banu Y. Ekren, Yigit Kazancoglu, Sunil Luthra, Mukesh Prasad
Summary: Food waste reduction and security are major concerns in agri-food supply chains, as more than a third of global food production is wasted or lost due to mismanagement. Resilient food supply chains need to address challenges such as resource scarcity, climate change, and waste generation. This study explores supply chain innovations, using SWARA analysis, to identify the most significant innovations for developing resilient food supply chains. The results highlight the importance of business strategy and technological innovations in bringing resilience to food supply chains.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rocio Balderrama, Javier Peressutti, Juan Pablo Pinasco, Federico Vazquez, Constanza Sanchez de la Vega
Summary: This study investigates optimal strategies for minimizing the impact of an epidemic with a limited duration of quarantine. The control is done by varying the reproduction number, and the optimal solution is a single bang-bang. The optimal time for strict quarantine depends on various factors.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ndashe Philemon Kapulu, Heather Clark, Simon Manda, Harriet Elizabeth Smith, Caroline Orfila, Jennie Macdiarmid
Summary: This study assessed the supply trends of food and nutrients in Zambia from 1961 to 2013, and analyzed the impact of socio-economic, political, and climatic events on these trends. The results showed that Zambia has been facing nutrition insecurity, particularly for key micronutrients and energy. The study also found that the diet in Zambia has not significantly changed over time, with maize being the dominant food source. However, there has been an increase in the consumption of refined energy-dense foods and a reduction in fiber intake.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yushu Chen, Ying Liu, Ming Tang, Ying-Cheng Lai
Summary: Human travel is a contributing factor to epidemic spreading. By studying the impact of non-Markovian travel on epidemic dynamics, the authors find that the epidemic threshold can be maximized by a proper travel level and exhibits a two-threshold phenomenon, which provides insight into understanding and controlling real epidemics.
COMMUNICATIONS PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ioannis Manikas, Balan Sundarakani, Foivos Anastasiadis, Beshir Ali
Summary: Food security is a globally pursued objective, but it is adversely affected in the Middle East and North Africa region due to various factors. The United Arab Emirates, as an import-dependent region, faces challenges in food security during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper presents a conceptual framework to improve the resilience of the UAE agri-food supply chains and achieve food security through policy-making improvements.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abderahman Rejeb, Karim Rejeb, Alireza Abdollahi, Suhaiza Zailani, Mohammad Iranmanesh, Morteza Ghobakhloo
Summary: This study reviews the impact of digitalization on the food supply chain and utilizes bibliometric and key-route main path analysis to reveal the knowledge development and critical periods in this field. The research demonstrates a strong interest from scholars in the intersection of technology and the food supply chain, with a focus on information communication technology, food security, food waste, and blockchain.
Article
Agronomy
Michel Moulery, Esther Sanz Sanz, Marta Debolini, Claude Napoleone, Didier Josselin, Luc Mabire, Jose Luis Vicente-Vicente
Summary: Foodshed approaches allow for the assessment of the theoretical food self-sufficiency capacity of a specific region based on biophysical conditions. Recent analyses show the need to consider socio-economic and biophysical conditions when developing local food supply chains.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vittal Hari, Suman Dharmasthala, Akash Koppa, Subhankar Karmakar, Rohini Kumar
Summary: In recent decades, India has seen a rapid influx of migrants from agricultural areas to densely populated megacities, which are increasingly vulnerable to climate hazards. There is a need for more attention to be paid to vulnerable new migrants lacking necessary resources when crafting adaptation and mitigation policies.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Matthew D. Turner, Molly Teague, Augustine Ayantunde
Summary: The study explores differences in food consumption within rural households in Africa, finding that the gender and genealogical position of eating groups significantly influence grain consumption. Depending on genealogical position, female- or children-dominated groups may display higher or lower consumption rates than male groups, while meat consumption is influenced by male groups led by a member of the household head's generation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
James P. W. Robinson, David J. Mills, Godfred Ameyaw Asiedu, Kendra Byrd, Maria del Mar Mancha Cisneros, Philippa J. Cohen, Kathryn J. Fiorella, Nicholas A. J. Graham, M. Aaron MacNeil, Eva Maire, Emmanuel K. Mbaru, Gianluigi Nico, Johnstone O. Omukoto, Fiona Simmance, Christina C. Hicks
Summary: Wild-caught fish are a crucial source of essential nutrients in areas with food insecurity. However, there is a lack of understanding about which fish species provide affordable, nutritious, and diverse food. This study analyzed data on 2,348 fish species in 39 low- and middle-income countries to identify the most affordable and nutritious fish. The findings reveal that small pelagic fish, such as herring, sardine, and anchovy, are the cheapest and most nutritious fish in 72% of countries. However, in sub-Saharan Africa, these fish species alone cannot meet the recommended dietary fish intake for young children living near water bodies.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Annalisa De Boni, Giovanni Ottomano Palmisano, Maria De Angelis, Fabio Minervini
Summary: To address global food security, new strategies are needed to tackle the challenges posed by Climate Change, depletion of natural resources, and the need to protect ecosystems' quality and biodiversity. Food losses and waste (FLW) impact food security, nutrition, and the sustainability of food systems. Measuring and addressing the adverse effects of FLW is a complex and multidimensional challenge that requires a comprehensive approach. This review aims to provide an overview of the environmental, economic, and social issues related to FLW, supporting policy measures for prevention, reduction, and utilization of food waste within the food supply chain.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ao Liu, Aixi Han, Li Chai
Summary: Nutritional intake is crucial for human health, and while most nutrients are sufficiently supplied in China's current food system, some such as calcium and zinc still need further enlargement to improve the nutrition condition of the population. Supply-side regulation like fortification and enrichment is also necessary to enhance nutrient availability. This study provides insights into the development and current status of nutrient adequacy in China's food supply, offering valuable information for policymakers.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jonathan Cantor, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Gerald Hunter, Matthew Baird, Andrea S. Richardson, Sameer Siddiqi, Tamara Dubowitz
Summary: Lack of geographic access to foods has been suggested as a cause for food insecurity, and for low-income individuals, food secure individuals tend to travel further for their major food shopping.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sandeep Jagtap, Hana Trollman, Frank Trollman, Guillermo Garcia-Garcia, Carlos Parra-Lopez, Linh Duong, Wayne Martindale, Paulo E. S. Munekata, Jose M. Lorenzo, Ammar Hdaifeh, Abdo Hassoun, Konstantinos Salonitis, Mohamed Afy-Shararah
Summary: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused significant disruption to the global food supply chains, leading to threats to food production and supply chains, as well as an increase in food prices. This paper analyzes the impacts of the conflict on the global food supply chains and proposes solutions and strategies to mitigate the effects on the supply chains.