quality standardization

Quality in Fresh-cut Fruits: Approach to Reduce Food Waste and Food Loss

How do you manage quality fresh-cut fruits? Quality management in fresh-cut fruit is challenging, especially when considering the entire supply chain involved in fruit production. The International Fresh-cut Produce Association […]

Composting Kitchen and Garden Waste 

The Power of Composting: Transforming Kitchen and Garden Waste into Eco-Friendly Solutions

Waste is often perceived as something useless or unwanted, leading us to dispose of it in bins without a second thought. Yet, in the intricate balance of nature, nothing truly […]

How to use Imperfect Fruits and Vegetables to Produce Juice and Smoothies

What are imperfect fruits and vegetables? Imperfect produce refers to food that is non-uniform in shape, color, or texture but is free of any damage that might pose a health […]

Unlocking Value Exploiting Food Industry By-Products for Sustainable Innovation

Unlocking Value: Exploiting Food Industry By-Products for Sustainable Innovation

Unlocking Mediterranean Innovation: EXCEL4MED and the Future of Food Excellence Harnessing Potential: Exploring the Value of Food Industrial Side-Streams Exploring Food Industrial Side-Streams  Of all the edible food products in […]

Quality Standardization of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Reduce Food Waste and Loss

Why is quality standardization of fresh fruit and vegetables important to reduce food waste and loss? Healthy lifestyles drive consumers to increase demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruit […]

The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Composting

The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Composting

The process of Industrial composting Alright, fellow compost enthusiasts, let’s unravel the magic behind industrial composting! Picture this: a controlled symphony of microorganisms, oxygen, moisture, and temperature working together to […]

cocoa pod husk

From Waste to Resource: Exploring Circular Solutions for Cocoa Pod Husk

HeTa Food Research Centre for Excellence Introduction The global cocoa products market size reached USD 24.5 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% to […]

eggshells

Eggshells as a Resource: Transforming Food Waste into Circular Economy Solutions

HeTa Food Research Centre for Excellence Eggs stand out as a crucial protein source for humans, boasting a wealth of essential nutrients while remaining cheap and readily available. Their versatile […]

Watermelon rind

How to Exploit Watermelon Rinds

Decreasing food waste by exploiting Watermelon Rinds Introduction: The watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) is an important cucurbitaceous vegetable grown in different parts of the world (from tropical to temperate regions). […]

food waste

Advanced Storage Practices for Optimal Transportation of Produce

Research Team: HeTa Food Research Centre for Excellence Addressing Food Waste: Implementing Advanced Storage Practices for Optimal Transportation of Produce to Retail Outlets Introduction Food waste is one of the […]