Introduction As urban populations grow, ensuring adequate food for city dwellers becomes a significant challenge. Urbanization increases the demand for food, employment, goods, and services, making it crucial to develop […]
Introduction Food waste significantly affects food security in urban settings, often exacerbating food shortages and limiting access to affordable food for the middle class. As urban populations grow, many cities […]
Introduction Food waste in India presents a critical environmental challenge. As cities expand and consumption patterns evolve, the volume of discarded food rises, posing significant environmental and public health risks […]
Introduction Food waste is a global dilemma that transcends borders and affects communities worldwide. Astonishingly, up to one-third of all food produced for human consumption goes to waste yearly, amounting […]
In an era where the environmental impact of single-use plastics is increasingly investigated, finding innovative solutions is paramount. One groundbreaking approach involves using the sheath of fallen areca palm leaves […]
While beeswax wraps are a modern take on an old concept, food storage before refrigeration and plastic relied on a variety of techniques depending on the climate and the type […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Food engineering emerges as a powerful enabler in the quest for a sustainable and delicious future. This field, which combines science, technology, and culinary arts, is pivotal in shaping how […]
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 […]
As a crucial factor in the complex web of global sustainability, Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 significantly impacts our unwavering quest for a sustainable future. Its main goal is to cut […]
When food is wasted instead of being used for human consumption, we face issues such as food insecurity and malnutrition, loss of natural resources, as well as the expansion of […]
As the global population grows, so does the challenge of managing the increasing volume of food-related waste. However, within this challenge lies an opportunity. Microbial biotechnology offers innovative solutions for […]
Food waste is a global crisis that demands our immediate attention. With approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption going to waste, it’s a moral concern and an […]
Fruits and vegetables represent a considerable part of the food chain. When processing fruits and vegetables, there are many by-products generated. Moreover, these by-products might have many nutritional and unique […]
Utilization of fruits and vegetables peels Fruit and vegetable wastes include leftovers, peels, and seeds cut off of whole fruits. While fruits and vegetables are both excellent sources of nutrients […]
What is Food Waste? Food waste is an umbrella term encompassing edible items dismissed due to inadequate storage, decay, or expiration [1]. It represents a massive global challenge – with […]
