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Food loss and waste reduction by using industry 4.0 technologies: examples of promising strategies

Arshad, Rai Naveed ; Abdul-Malek, Zulkurnain ; Parra-López, Carlos ; Hassoun, Abdo ; Qureshi, Muhammad Imran ; Sultan, Aysha ; Carmona-Torres, Carmen ; de Waal, Jennifer Mignonne LU ; Jagtap, Sandeep LU orcid and Garcia-Garcia, Guillermo (2025) In International Journal of Food Science & Technology
Abstract
Food loss and waste represent a significant global issue, posing a threat to food sustainability on a worldwide scale. Approximately one-third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted, resulting in substantial environmental impact and economic loss. However, the growing awareness among consumers and the development of emerging technologies driven by the 4th Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) present numerous opportunities to reduce food loss and waste. This article provides a comprehensive examination of recently developed strategies for reducing food loss and waste. The role of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain, and big data, is highlighted through... (More)
Food loss and waste represent a significant global issue, posing a threat to food sustainability on a worldwide scale. Approximately one-third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted, resulting in substantial environmental impact and economic loss. However, the growing awareness among consumers and the development of emerging technologies driven by the 4th Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) present numerous opportunities to reduce food loss and waste. This article provides a comprehensive examination of recently developed strategies for reducing food loss and waste. The role of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain, and big data, is highlighted through examples of various promising initiatives. The results of this analysis show that the application of digital technologies to address the issue of food loss and waste is on the rise globally, with Industry 4.0 technologies revolutionizing many sectors, including the food sector. This article could assist scholars and industry leaders in comprehending the urgency and significance of implementing Industry 4.0 in the food sector. Further research is necessary, and closer collaboration between producers, distributors, consumers, and other actors involved in the food supply chain is still required to reduce food loss and waste further. (Less)
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10.1093/ijfood/vvaf034
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  author       = {{Arshad, Rai Naveed and Abdul-Malek, Zulkurnain and Parra-López, Carlos and Hassoun, Abdo and Qureshi, Muhammad Imran and Sultan, Aysha and Carmona-Torres, Carmen and de Waal, Jennifer Mignonne and Jagtap, Sandeep and Garcia-Garcia, Guillermo}},
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