New technologies such as cross-chain IoT-based temperature monitoring will only be adopted if they offer a positive cost-benefit balance. Given the high monetary losses caused by food waste in the fruit and vegetable sector, there is large potential for savings. However, due to the heterogeneity...

Of the 37 million inhabitants of Uzbekistan, 49 percent lived in rural areas in 2024 - and the rural population is growing faster than the urban population. Agriculture is a key economic sector, accounting for 27 percent of total employment in 2019. This is partly due to Uzbekistan's prime...

Background: Access to healthy food in emerging-economy cities is challenged by last-mile constraints and poor infrastructure. Aligned with the UN SDGs on Zero Hunger and Sustainable Cities, this study examines how a strategically located nanostores network can help close these gaps while...

This info sheet presents a concise overview of the EU School Scheme, which supports the distribution of fruit, vegetables, and milk to schoolchildren across Europe, along with educational and informational measures. It also summarizes key recommendations from the point of view of local and...

Short fruit and vegetable supply chains have become an important context for sustainable food systems, as they prioritize local, transparent, and environmentally friendly production processes. These supply chains are particularly relevant in addressing consumer concerns about food production. In...

The capacity of the Valencian fruit and vegetable sector (i.e., cooperatives) to absorb knowledge has been analysed, as well as the influence of this capacity on the adoption of technological innovations and production processes. This objective is motivated by the multiple challenges currently...