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Environmental Assessment and Management in the Food Industry: Life Cycle Assessment and Related Approaches

by U. Sonesson
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9780081014738
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 432
  • Original Price: USD 280.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 608 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Environmental / General, Food Science / General, and Environmental Science

Life cycle assessment (LCA) of production and processing in the food industry is an important tool for improving sustainability. Environmental assessment and management in the food industry reviews the advantages, challenges and different applications of LCA and related methods for environmental assessment, as well as key aspects of environmental management in this industry sector.

Part one discusses the environmental impact of food production and processing, addressing issues such as nutrient management and water efficiency in agriculture. Chapters in Part two cover LCA methodology and challenges, with chapters focusing on different food industry sectors such as crop production, livestock and aquaculture. Part three addresses the applications of LCA and related approaches in the food industry, with chapters covering combining LCA with economic tools, ecodesign of food products and footprinting methods of assessment, among other topics. The final part of the book concentrates on environmental management in the food industry, including contributions on training, eco-labelling and establishing management systems.

With its international team of editors and contributors, Environmental assessment and management in the food industry is an essential reference for anyone involved in environmental management in the food industry, and for those with an academic interest in sustainable food production.

Berlin, J.: - "Dr Johanna Berlin is a researcher in sustainable food production at SIK - the Swedish Institute of Food and Biotechnology, Sweden."

Sonesson, U.: - Dr Ulf Sonesson work for the internationally-renowned Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology (SIK). Dr Sonesson is noted for his pioneering work in such areas as life cycle assessment.

Ziegler, F.: - "Dr Friederike Ziegler is a researcher in sustainable food production at SIK - the Swedish Institute of Food and Biotechnology, Sweden."

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