*4.4. The Use of Results and Future Work*

The results are relevant for understanding of causes and measures to reduce food waste at the retail store level. From a practical point of view, the description of causes can support the planning and implementation of food waste reduction strategies. The results capture that it is of high importance with experienced and committed employees, so they can handle complex situations with effective practice. This study focused on FV departments; however, some of the conclusions can probably be applied to other store departments with fresh food products and can support their efforts to plan cost-effective strategies and cut waste-related costs. Further development of the findings through supplementary research about the role of employees and behaviour change [57] at the FV department, along with the role of organisation and learning loops [58], is recommended. Additional research about the impact and efficiency of different measures is needed to further develop and implement effective waste prevention strategies.
