Upcycling of Brewer Spent Grain | Extending the Circularity of a Brewery Byproduct to the Human Diet
(2023) BUSN09 20231Department of Business Administration
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to address the research gap in the field of brewer spent grains’ (BSG) contribution to value creation, specifically around sustainability in the market for plant-based beverages. As a result, it seeks to ascertain if BSG as a beverage may contribute to the growth of a more sustainable, circular, and efficient economy that would benefit not just the brewery industry but also the whole food and beverage (F&B) sector.
Methodology: A qualitative single case study was conducted to accomplish this, supported by
external experts. The empirical data was gathered through 13 semi-structured interviews that were performed both in-person and online. To analyze the empirical findings, the template approach by... (More) - Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to address the research gap in the field of brewer spent grains’ (BSG) contribution to value creation, specifically around sustainability in the market for plant-based beverages. As a result, it seeks to ascertain if BSG as a beverage may contribute to the growth of a more sustainable, circular, and efficient economy that would benefit not just the brewery industry but also the whole food and beverage (F&B) sector.
Methodology: A qualitative single case study was conducted to accomplish this, supported by
external experts. The empirical data was gathered through 13 semi-structured interviews that were performed both in-person and online. To analyze the empirical findings, the template approach by King (2004) was applied.
Theoretical Perspectives: This research is centered on a circular economy, specifically on
upcycling and value creation. This is integrated with sustainable value creation theory, as well as implications for the triple bottom line (people, planet, and prosperity). Empirical
Foundation: This thesis examined the potential effects that a BSG-based beverage might have on the F&B industry. To learn more about the nutritional value of BSG as well as the potential value that the finished product may offer to the market, specialists from the case company and independent scientists were consulted.
Conclusion: Byproduct usage of a BSG-based beverage supports value creation and
sustainability value by utilizing upcycling to optimize resource usage, reduce waste, encourage a circular economy, create new revenue streams, boost societal company acceptance, and encourage innovation within the processing companies. Businesses may primarily benefit financially, but by implementing upcycling processes into their revenue stream, they also contribute to a future that is more sustainable, profitable, and resource-efficient. In addition, the findings revealed that value creation varies between developed and developing countries as well as in the short- and the long-term. (Less)
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- Münkner, Moritz LU and Prinz, Niklas LU
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- organization
- course
- BUSN09 20231
- year
- 2023
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- BSG, byproducts, circular economy, circularity, spent grain, sustainability, upcycling, value creation, plant-based diet
- language
- English
- id
- 9126151
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- 2023-09-12 13:23:02
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abstract = {{Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to address the research gap in the field of brewer spent grains’ (BSG) contribution to value creation, specifically around sustainability in the market for plant-based beverages. As a result, it seeks to ascertain if BSG as a beverage may contribute to the growth of a more sustainable, circular, and efficient economy that would benefit not just the brewery industry but also the whole food and beverage (F&B) sector.
Methodology: A qualitative single case study was conducted to accomplish this, supported by
external experts. The empirical data was gathered through 13 semi-structured interviews that were performed both in-person and online. To analyze the empirical findings, the template approach by King (2004) was applied.
Theoretical Perspectives: This research is centered on a circular economy, specifically on
upcycling and value creation. This is integrated with sustainable value creation theory, as well as implications for the triple bottom line (people, planet, and prosperity). Empirical
Foundation: This thesis examined the potential effects that a BSG-based beverage might have on the F&B industry. To learn more about the nutritional value of BSG as well as the potential value that the finished product may offer to the market, specialists from the case company and independent scientists were consulted.
Conclusion: Byproduct usage of a BSG-based beverage supports value creation and
sustainability value by utilizing upcycling to optimize resource usage, reduce waste, encourage a circular economy, create new revenue streams, boost societal company acceptance, and encourage innovation within the processing companies. Businesses may primarily benefit financially, but by implementing upcycling processes into their revenue stream, they also contribute to a future that is more sustainable, profitable, and resource-efficient. In addition, the findings revealed that value creation varies between developed and developing countries as well as in the short- and the long-term.}},
author = {{Münkner, Moritz and Prinz, Niklas}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Upcycling of Brewer Spent Grain | Extending the Circularity of a Brewery Byproduct to the Human Diet}},
year = {{2023}},
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