Sustainability in the Food Industry defines sustainability with comprehensive coverage of the industry’s current approach to balancing environmental, economic and social considerations throughout the supply chain.

In addition, tools and information are provided to enhance future progress. The book combines technical research summaries, case studies and marketing information.

Special features include:

• essential resource for marketing and R&D professionals at every food company
• evaluation of sustainability factors throughout the supply chain from seed to store
• technical research summaries including life cycle assessments and case studies
• marketing information and consumer insight on sustainability
• strategic opportunities throughout the supply chain including principles for sustainable food products

An international group of authors covers the information from a global perspective.

Sustainability in the Food Industry offers an overview of sustainable sources of impact and improvement, how they relate to the key sectors of the food industry and how programs may be implemented for further improvement.

Contents

1. Agriculture
2. Food Processing and Food Waste
3. Distribution
4. Packaging
5. Life Cycle Assessment Across the Food Supply Chain
6. Social Aspects of the Food Supply Chain
7. Eco-Labeling and Consumer Interest in Sustainable Products
8. Sustainability in Food and Beverage Manufacturing Companies
9. Sustainability in Food Retailing
10. Sustainability in Food Service
11. Sustainability Principles and Sustainable Innovation for Food Products

Index

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