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Valorization of canary seeds lipid fraction and defatted flour by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction

- IntroductionCanary seeds (Phalaris canariensis L.) are rich in starch, proteins, and lipids, especially polyunsaturated fatty acids, however their potential remains underexplored.MethodsThis study...

Strategies and framework for achieving environmental sustainability in the retail food supply chain: food loss and waste management

- Food loss and waste (FLW) pose a significant impediment to environmentally sustainable development, impacting waste management, climate change, and food security. A substantial proportion of global...

A comprehensive review of food waste management in attaining SDG 12.3 goals: insights from Asian countries

- Food waste is one of the most important world-wide challenges whose environmental, economic and social impacts have far-reaching effects that include contributing to greenhouse gas emissions,...

Upcycling as a circular strategy for food waste valorization in developing countries: A systematic review and the upgrade strategic framework

- AbstractFood waste remains a critical environmental, economic, and social challenge worldwide. As a circular economy strategy, upcycling offers innovative pathways to add value to food waste and...

Quantifying household food waste in Kuwait: day-of-week patterns, behaviors, and food security implications

- IntroductionFood waste is a modifiable contributor to climate change and food insecurity, yet household-level measurement data in Kuwait remain limited. This study aimed to quantify household food...

How prompt concreteness shapes consumer food waste in restaurants: evidence from field and laboratory experiments

- IntroductionThe increasing problem of food waste has become a global issue. Displaying prompts to restaurant consumers is widely regarded as an important measure to reduce food waste, though its...

Incorporating defatted black soldier fly meal (BSFLM) as a functional alternative ingredient in dog food

22/01/2026 - The utilization of insect protein, specifically black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM), offers a viable alternative, sustainable, and nutrient-rich ingredient for pet foods. However, limited...

Determinants of adoption of cattle manure briquettes: a logistic regression study among salt farmers in rural Aceh, Indonesia

- IntroductionThe increasing pressure on rural energy systems and the environmental burden of unmanaged livestock waste highlight the need for locally appropriate bioenergy solutions. However, little...

Agricultural System Resilience of Industrial Hemp: An Exploratory Value Web Analysis in the Swabian Alb

- This study assessed the industrial hemp value web resilience in the Swabian Alb, Southern Germany, where regional implementation remains limited despite hemp's bioeconomy potential. Using an...

Valorization of paddy straw through fermented organic manure: a circular economy approach for low carbon agriculture

- Crop residue burning, particularly of paddy straw, is a prevalent agricultural practice in India that significantly contributes to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil degradation,...

The nutritional environment and food access of female athletes at HBCUs: a qualitative analysis

- PurposeFemale student-athletes attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) may encounter distinct challenges related to food access, particularly when their campuses are situated...

Characterization of Brewers' Spent Grains (Major Brewery Waste) From Local Breweries Around Columbus, Ohio in the United States

- ABSTRACTBrewers' spent grains (BSG), a major byproduct of the brewing industry, accounts for 85% of its total waste. Due to its high initial moisture content, BSG has a limited shelf life. However,...

Risk assessment of replacing synthetic preservatives with natural ingredients

- AbstractThe present work, developed within the EU?FORA fellowship programme, assessed the risk assessment of vegetable by?product extracts as natural alternatives to synthetic preservatives in food...

A Comprehensive Review of Biotechnological Innovations in Valorization of Food Waste: Enhancing Nutritional, Techno?Functional Properties, and Process Optimization for Sustainable Product Development

- This review highlights recent biotechnological innovations in the valorization of food waste through enzyme?assisted processing and microbial fermentation to enhance nutritional, techno?functional,...

Food waste measurement in Australian hospitals and residential aged care homes

- Food waste in Australian hospitals and Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH) poses a significant challenge to building a national sustainable food system. These settings generate substantial amounts of...

Multi-Index Analysis and Comprehensive Evaluation of Different Drying Techniques for Citrus Peels Based on Entropy Weight Method

25/11/2025 - This study examined the effects of hot-air drying (HAD), infrared drying (IRD), and microwave-infrared combined drying (MICD) on the drying characteristics and quality of citrus peels. Increasing...

A Path Analysis of Behavioral Drivers of Household Food Waste in Greece

29/11/2025 - Food waste is one of the planet's most pressing challenges, directly linked to food security, resource depletion, greenhouse gas emissions, and, more broadly, environmental concerns demanding...

Integrated Morphological, Physicochemical, Metabolomic, and Transcriptomic Analyses Elucidate the Mechanism Underlying Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Peel Cracking

28/11/2025 - Fruit peel cracking significantly reduces the commercial value of melons (Cucumis melo). To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of peel cracking, we conducted integrated investigations including...

Adsorption Performance and Mechanisms of Copper by Soil Glycoprotein-Modified Straw Biochar

30/11/2025 - Biochar is one of the most promising crop straw utilization pathways. However, its capacity for adsorbing heavy metals is limited, and there is a potential risk of secondary pollution, highlighting...

Agricultural Waste for Remediation of Neonicotinoid Pollution: Mechanisms and Environmental Effects of Multi-Site Adsorption of Dinotefuran on Rice Husk Biochar

28/11/2025 - The increasing contamination of neonicotinoid pesticides in the environment has become a growing concern, and biochar is considered a promising strategy for removing these pollutants. This study...

Prunus spinosa L. Branches as a New Source of Condensed Tannins: Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Genotoxic In Vitro Evaluation

26/11/2025 - (1) Background: Prunus spinosa L. is known for its polyphenolic profile, including condensed tannins, compounds associated with various biological activities, including antiproliferative effects. Its...

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