Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends
Food waste has emerged as a pressing global issue, necessitating urgent and innovative interventions. A substantial portion of food, approximately 30% of global production, is wasted throughout the food supply chain annually, with significant impacts on food security, economics, and the environment....
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| author | Folayemi Janet Isaac-Bamgboye Helen Onyeaka Ireoluwa Toluwalase Isaac-Bamgboye Deborah C. Chukwugozie Mayowa Afolayan |
| author_facet | Folayemi Janet Isaac-Bamgboye Helen Onyeaka Ireoluwa Toluwalase Isaac-Bamgboye Deborah C. Chukwugozie Mayowa Afolayan |
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| description | Food waste has emerged as a pressing global issue, necessitating urgent and innovative interventions. A substantial portion of food, approximately 30% of global production, is wasted throughout the food supply chain annually, with significant impacts on food security, economics, and the environment. The environmental consequences, including greenhouse gas emissions and disruptions in food supply chains, underscore the imperative for a shift from linear to circular approach based on the ‘3R’ principle of reduce-reuse-recycle in the food system. Upcycling technology involves repurposing food waste biomass into value-added products, thereby mitigating environmental impacts, achieving sustainable agri-food systems, combating food insecurity and supporting climate change goals. Various categories of upcycling technologies, such as integrated biorefinery, microbial electrochemical, pyrolytic, and green extraction technologies, were examined. These technologies exemplify diverse strategies for maximizing the value of food waste, fostering circular economy principles, and contributing to sustainable waste management and resource recovery. Safety considerations emphasizing regulatory standards, traceability, risk assessment, and consumer education associated with products derived from upcycled food waste were also discussed. Advancements in these fields promise to enhance sustainability across the agri-food sector by mitigating waste, generating renewable energy, and producing valuable bioactive compounds, thereby contributing to global efforts toward sustainable development goals. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f0e1ad202349497db5977068f42317842025-07-24T20:31:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGreen Chemistry Letters and Reviews1751-82531751-71922025-12-0118110.1080/17518253.2025.2533894Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trendsFolayemi Janet Isaac-Bamgboye0Helen Onyeaka1Ireoluwa Toluwalase Isaac-Bamgboye2Deborah C. Chukwugozie3Mayowa Afolayan4Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UKDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UKFood Quality and Design Group, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The NetherlandsDepartment of Microbiology, Federal University, Otuoke, NigeriaNational Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM), University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UKFood waste has emerged as a pressing global issue, necessitating urgent and innovative interventions. A substantial portion of food, approximately 30% of global production, is wasted throughout the food supply chain annually, with significant impacts on food security, economics, and the environment. The environmental consequences, including greenhouse gas emissions and disruptions in food supply chains, underscore the imperative for a shift from linear to circular approach based on the ‘3R’ principle of reduce-reuse-recycle in the food system. Upcycling technology involves repurposing food waste biomass into value-added products, thereby mitigating environmental impacts, achieving sustainable agri-food systems, combating food insecurity and supporting climate change goals. Various categories of upcycling technologies, such as integrated biorefinery, microbial electrochemical, pyrolytic, and green extraction technologies, were examined. These technologies exemplify diverse strategies for maximizing the value of food waste, fostering circular economy principles, and contributing to sustainable waste management and resource recovery. Safety considerations emphasizing regulatory standards, traceability, risk assessment, and consumer education associated with products derived from upcycled food waste were also discussed. Advancements in these fields promise to enhance sustainability across the agri-food sector by mitigating waste, generating renewable energy, and producing valuable bioactive compounds, thereby contributing to global efforts toward sustainable development goals.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17518253.2025.2533894FoodwasteupcyclingtechnologySDGenvironment |
| spellingShingle | Folayemi Janet Isaac-Bamgboye Helen Onyeaka Ireoluwa Toluwalase Isaac-Bamgboye Deborah C. Chukwugozie Mayowa Afolayan Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews Food waste upcycling technology SDG environment |
| title | Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends |
| title_full | Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends |
| title_fullStr | Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends |
| title_full_unstemmed | Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends |
| title_short | Upcycling technologies for food waste management: safety, limitations, and current trends |
| title_sort | upcycling technologies for food waste management safety limitations and current trends |
| topic | Food waste upcycling technology SDG environment |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17518253.2025.2533894 |
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