Recent Advances and Opportunities in Sustainable Food Supply Chain
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Security and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 147
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food policy; food distribution; food security; food safety; food value chains
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Recent Advances and Opportunities in Sustainable Food Supply Chain”, in Foods aims to showcase cutting-edge research and innovative practices reshaping the sustainability of global food supply chains. This edition seeks to highlight significant advancements that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the food sector, providing insights into the dynamic interplay between technology, policy, and management practices.
Contributors are invited to submit original research, reviews, and case studies that address a range of topics, including but not limited to sustainable sourcing practices, the integration of circular economy principles, technological innovations in logistics and distribution, and the impact of regulatory frameworks on sustainable practices. The issue will also explore the role of digital technologies like blockchain and AI in tracing and enhancing transparency across the supply chain, as well as strategies for reducing waste and improving resource use efficiency.
This Special Issue aims to offer a platform for academics, industry professionals, and policymakers to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and identify emerging opportunities in the quest for a more sustainable global food system.
Prof. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable sourcing
- circular economy
- food supply chain management
- blockchain technology
- waste reduction
- resource efficiency
- supply chain transparency
- digital transformation
- regulatory impact
- food logistics
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