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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Livia Garcez de Oliveira Padilha, Lenka Malek, Wendy J. Umberger
Summary: Consumers prioritize the environmental dimension in defining sustainability, and the sustainability of chicken meat products is mainly associated with the environmental impact of production. Consumers often link higher prices with higher sustainability, believing that doing the right thing may come at a higher cost.
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Behavioral Sciences
Joop de Boer, Harry Aiking
Summary: This study investigates how consumers can be guided towards healthy diets and more sustainable, animal-friendly food systems. By focusing on translating farm animal welfare concerns into potential consumer goals, consumers can make more conscious choices when it comes to their food consumption.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Brian Cook, Joao Costa Leite, Mike Rayner, Sandro Stoffel, Elaine van Rijn, Jan Wollgast
Summary: Sustainability labelling on food products can assist consumers in making informed choices, but there is limited consumer understanding and small effects in real-world settings. Consumers are willing to pay more for sustainability-labelled products, and intuitive sustainability labelling cues have a greater impact.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ekaterina Stampa, Katrin Zander
Summary: Intensive livestock farming leads to biodiversity loss, while grazing-based beef production supports ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation. Consumer understanding of labels certifying biodiversity benefits is low, and trust in certification and control procedures is hindered by the abundance of labeling schemes. However, consumers appreciate biodiversity conservation at the local level and have higher levels of trust in short supply chains, indicating opportunities for selling pasture-raised beef.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
G. Sogari, D. Menozzi, C. Mora, M. Gariglio, L. Gasco, A. Schiavone
Summary: Using insects as protein sources for poultry has environmental advantages and can provide animal welfare and health benefits. However, there is limited research on consumer acceptance of farmed animals fed with insects. This study aims to understand consumers' attitude, intention to purchase, and willingness to pay for duck meat obtained from a farmed duck fed on insect-based meal or live insect diet.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Patricia V. Turner, Kathryn Bayne
Summary: Continued evolution of research animal care is crucial for upholding the principles of replacement, reduction, and refinement. Animals' feelings are fundamental to their behavior and welfare, and an updated behavioral management program that considers their needs and desired outcomes is proposed. This approach not only enhances animal welfare but also improves the scientific quality of research. The expansion of these programs to include all research species is necessary to reduce stress, encourage natural behaviors, and generate reliable scientific data. An umbrella-based model for research animal behavioral management programs is described, along with the importance of regular welfare assessments to ensure the program's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Antonia Katharina Ruckli, Stefan Josef Hoertenhuber, Paolo Ferrari, Jonathan Guy, Juliane Helmerichs, Robert Hoste, Carmen Hubbard, Nadja Kasperczyk, Christine Leeb, Agata Malak-Rawlikowska, Anna Valros, Sabine Dippel
Summary: This article describes a sustainability assessment tool for pig farms and evaluates its suitability by applying it to 63 European pig farms. The tool provides a comprehensive assessment of the sustainability of pig production, although further development and optimization are needed in some aspects.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Elein Hernandez, Pol Llonch, Patricia Turner
Summary: Current industrial food animal production practices aim to produce large quantities of meat, milk, and eggs efficiently, but come with ethical challenges regarding animal welfare. It is crucial for veterinarians to engage in ethical discussions and seek innovative solutions to address global sustainability and food security needs.
Review
Food Science & Technology
MustafaM Farouk, Phillip Strydom, Rachael Dean, Nadia Vather, Mike Gcabo, Mohammad Amir
Summary: With the increasing demand for Halal meat, countries rich in wild game and feral animals are encouraged to consider supplying Halal hunted game meat to meet the needs of Halal consumers worldwide.
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Food Science & Technology
Arja Helena Kautto, Ingrid Medin, Viktor Almqvist, Sofia Boqvist, Ivar Vagsholm
Summary: This study examined the feasibility of remote ante mortem inspection (AMI) in low-capacity abattoir using digital devices and commercial software (FaceTime) and measured the effects on control costs and emission of CO2. The results showed that the overall agreement between remote and on-site AMI results was good, but the remote veterinarian recorded more non-compliances than the on-site official veterinarian. The reduction in driving by control staff resulted in a significant decrease in costs and CO2 emissions.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alejandro Jimenez-Cortes, Sergio Boassi, Hernan Canon-Jones
Summary: This study analyzed the haematological values of Tucuquere in Chile and obtained reference values that differed from previous studies, particularly in terms of white blood cell counts. The results suggest the importance of obtaining reference values for different geographical areas and have implications for conservation medicine and zoos.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Valentina Della Corte, Giovanna Del Gaudio, Fabiana Sepe, Giuliana Nevola
Summary: The study focuses on bibliometric analysis of Kosher meat production in Jewish tradition, emphasizing sustainability and food security. It explores the connection between Kosher meat and production processes, providing practical guidelines for developing tailored strategies.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sabrina Spartano, Simona Grasso
Summary: Consumers have shown positive attitudes towards eggs from insect-fed hens due to the environmental, animal welfare, and food waste benefits of feeding hens with insects. However, price and disgust towards insects as feed remain main barriers, while enhanced welfare standards and information on benefits are main drivers. Educating and informing consumers about these benefits may increase intentions to consume and purchase eggs from insect-fed hens.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Yuri Fernandes Lima, Patricia Tatemoto, Emily Reeves, Faith Adelaide Burden, Eduardo Santurtun
Summary: The global demand for donkey skins to produce ejiao, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, is compromising the welfare and survival of donkeys worldwide. The extraction-driven industry has resulted in the decimation of local donkey populations and poses ethical, biosecurity, and human health risks. The trade violates legal frameworks and moral expectations at a national and global level.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Stefania Crovato, Anna Pinto, Guido Di Martino, Giulia Mascarello, Valentina Rizzoli, Silvia Marcolin, Licia Ravarotto
Summary: Several factors, including the perception of rabbits as pets, changes in consumer lifestyle and eating habits, and concerns about animal welfare, drive consumer behavior in buying rabbit meat. This study investigated consumers' perspectives on rabbit meat and provided valuable information for producers to promote the sector to consumers.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ramona Weinrich
Article
Food Science & Technology
Stephanie Grahl, Micha Strack, Ramona Weinrich, Daniel Moerlein
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2018)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ramona Weinrich
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Ramona Weinrich, Ossama Elshiewy
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ramona Weinrich, Micha Strack, Felix Neugebauer
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Wiebke Pirsich, Katharina Wellner, Ludwig Theuvsen, Ramona Weinrich
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2020)
Article
Business
Ramona Weinrich, Birgit Gassler
Summary: Food product innovations often have high failure rates, with market research being considered costly and complex for determining the most promising product option. This study evaluates the van Westendorp approach as a simple and inexpensive method for guiding early product design and pricing decisions. Findings suggest that micro-algae, despite being a cost driver, has little impact on price preferences for meat substitutes.
JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rui M. S. Cruz, Victoria Krauter, Simon Krauter, Sofia Agriopoulou, Ramona Weinrich, Carsten Herbes, Philip B. Scholten, Ilke Uysal-Unalan, Ece Sogut, Samir Kopacic, Johanna Lahti, Ramune Rutkaite, Theodoros Varzakas
Summary: The demand for eco-friendly alternatives for food packaging is increasing due to the negative impact of single-use plastics on the environment. Bioplastics, which are partly or entirely produced from renewable sources, have the potential to be a sustainable solution. However, their market adoption faces challenges in terms of regulations, consumer perception, and technological advancements.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
T. von Jeinsen, R. Weinrich
Summary: The European protein production deficit in livestock feed is currently being covered by soy imports from America, but the criticism of these imports has grown due to social, ecological, and economic reasons. To address this deficit, alternative protein sources, such as insects, are being searched for. A study on poultry and pig farmers in France and the Netherlands indicates that they would use insects as an alternative protein feed due to its usefulness and benefits, with the support of family, farm members, and colleagues being important factors.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
R. Weinrich, G. Busch
Summary: Global meat demand is increasing, leading to a need for alternative protein sources in animal feeding. Consumer awareness of alternative protein sources is low, but willingness to try products produced with insects or micro-algae exists. Acceptance of meat produced with alternative protein sources is influenced by attitudes towards product introduction and social norms.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wiebke Pirsich, Ramona Weinrich, Ludwig Theuvsen
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wiebke Pirsich, Ramona Weinrich, Ludwig Theuvsen
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ramona Weinrich, Christina Overbeck, Anke Zuehlsdorf, Achim Spiller
ERNAHRUNGS UMSCHAU
(2018)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Ramona Weinrich, Sarah Kuehl, Anke Zuehlsdorf, Achim Spiller
GERMAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2016)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)