Machines (equipment) |
Cold chain breaking |
Problems in the cold chain, lack structure and equipment to maintain proper food temperature and for a longer period of time. |
Girotto et al. (2015)Girotto, F., Alibardi, L., & Cossu, R. (2015). Food waste generation and industrial uses: a review. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 45, 32-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2015.06.008. PMid:26130171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2015....
, Mena et al. (2014)Mena, C., Terry, L. A., Williams, A., & Ellram, L. (2014). Causes of waste across multi-tier supply networks: cases in the UK food sector. International Journal of Production Economics, 152, 144-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.03.012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.03...
, Priefer et al. (2016)Priefer, C., Jörissen, J., & Bräutigam, K. R. (2016). Food waste prevention in Europe – A cause-driven approach to identify the most relevant leverage points for action. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 109, 155-165. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.03.004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Problems with transport equipment |
Damage to products due to malfunction, absence, breakage or inefficiency of transport equipment. |
Beretta et al. (2013)Beretta, C., Stoessel, F., Baier, U., & Hellweg, S. (2013). Quantifying food losses and the potential for reduction in Switzerland. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 33(3), 764-773. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2012.11.007. PMid:23270687. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2012....
, Cicatiello et al. (2016)Cicatiello, C., Franco, S., Pancino, B., & Blasi, E. (2016). The value of food waste: an exploratory study on retailing. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 30, 96-104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2016.01.004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2...
, Garrone et al. (2014)Garrone, P., Melacini, M., & Perego, A. (2014). Surplus food recovery and donation in Italy: the upstream process. British Food Journal, 116(9), 1460-1477. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-02-2014-0076. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-02-2014-00...
, Mena et al. (2011)Mena, C., Adenso-Diaz, B., & Yurt, O. (2011). The causes of food waste in the supplier–retailer interface: evidences from the UK and Spain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), 648-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.09.006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Display problems |
Inadequate exposure and / or insufficient space for shelf storage. |
Girotto et al. (2015)Girotto, F., Alibardi, L., & Cossu, R. (2015). Food waste generation and industrial uses: a review. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 45, 32-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2015.06.008. PMid:26130171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2015....
, Thyberg & Tonjes (2016)Thyberg, K. L., & Tonjes, D. J. (2016). Drivers of food waste and their implications for sustainable policy development. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 106, 110-123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.11.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Lack of refrigerated transport |
Failure or inefficiency of the vehicle/ truck. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Bilska et al. (2016)Bilska, B., Wrzosek, M., Kołożyn-Krajewska, D., & Krajewski, K. (2016). Risk of food losses and potential of food recovery for social purposes. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 52, 269-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.03.035. PMid:27026493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016....
, Mena et al. (2014)Mena, C., Terry, L. A., Williams, A., & Ellram, L. (2014). Causes of waste across multi-tier supply networks: cases in the UK food sector. International Journal of Production Economics, 152, 144-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.03.012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.03...
, Raak et al. (2017)Raak, N., Symmank, C., Zahn, S., Aschemann-Witzel, J., & Rohm, H. (2017). Processing-and product-related causes for food waste and implications for the food supply chain. Waste Management, 61, 461-472. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.12.027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016....
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Storage problems |
Failure, inefficiency, or lack of storage equipment. |
Bilska et al. (2016)Bilska, B., Wrzosek, M., Kołożyn-Krajewska, D., & Krajewski, K. (2016). Risk of food losses and potential of food recovery for social purposes. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 52, 269-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.03.035. PMid:27026493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016....
, Canali et al. (2017)Canali, M., Amani, P., Aramyan, L., Gheoldus, M., Moates, G., Östergren, K., Silvennoinen, K., Waldron, K., & Vittuari, M. (2017). Food waste drivers in Europe, from Identification to possible interventions. Sustainability, 9(1), 1-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su9010037. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su9010037...
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Method (procedure) |
Inadequate storage |
Poor storage in the gondola, in the transportation, in the logistics center. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Tromp et al. (2016)Tromp, S. O., Haijema, R., Rijgersberg, H., & van der Vorst, J. G. (2016). A systematic approach to preventing chilled-food waste at the retail outlet. International Journal of Production Economics, 182, 508-518. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10.003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10...
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Rigid quality standards |
Norms imposed with exacting cosmetic standards to accept food |
Göbel et al. (2015)Göbel, C., Langen, N., Blumenthal, A., Teitscheid, P., & Ritter, G. (2015). Cutting food waste through cooperation along the food supply chain. Sustainability, 7(2), 1429-1445. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su7021429. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su7021429...
, Richter & Bokelmann (2016)Richter, B., & Bokelmann, W. (2016). Approaches of the German food industry for addressing the issue of food losses. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 48, 423-429. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2015.11.039. PMid:26691601. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2015....
, Thyberg & Tonjes (2016)Thyberg, K. L., & Tonjes, D. J. (2016). Drivers of food waste and their implications for sustainable policy development. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 106, 110-123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.11.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Mena et al. (2011)Mena, C., Adenso-Diaz, B., & Yurt, O. (2011). The causes of food waste in the supplier–retailer interface: evidences from the UK and Spain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), 648-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.09.006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Lack of definition of responsibility at work |
Lack of clarity of roles and responsibilities in waste management and working procedures. |
Gruber et al. (2016)Gruber, V., Holweg, C., & Teller, C. (2016). What a waste! Exploring the human reality of food waste from the store manager’s perspective. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 35(1), 3-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095...
, Mena et al. (2011)Mena, C., Adenso-Diaz, B., & Yurt, O. (2011). The causes of food waste in the supplier–retailer interface: evidences from the UK and Spain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), 648-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.09.006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Lack of operational control |
Lack of control of product entries and exits, total sold and lost (especially during promotions). |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Lebersorger & Schneider (2014)Lebersorger, S., & Schneider, F. (2014). Food loss rates at the food retail, influencing factors and reasons as a basis for waste prevention measures. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 34(11), 1911-1919. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2014.06.013. PMid:25060676. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2014....
, |
Lack of quality standards |
Failure to comply with the retailer's minimum food security requirements. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Priefer et al. (2016)Priefer, C., Jörissen, J., & Bräutigam, K. R. (2016). Food waste prevention in Europe – A cause-driven approach to identify the most relevant leverage points for action. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 109, 155-165. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.03.004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Lack of stock rotation |
Lack of food rotation (shelf and logistics center) to avoid g damaged / crumpled items; possibility to remove those not complying with quality standards for donation and other purposes. |
Canali et al. (2017)Canali, M., Amani, P., Aramyan, L., Gheoldus, M., Moates, G., Östergren, K., Silvennoinen, K., Waldron, K., & Vittuari, M. (2017). Food waste drivers in Europe, from Identification to possible interventions. Sustainability, 9(1), 1-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su9010037. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su9010037...
, Derqui et al. (2016)Derqui, B., Fayos, T., & Fernandez, V. (2016). Towards a more sustainable food supply chain: opening up invisible waste in food service. Sustainability, 8(7), 1-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8070693. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8070693...
, Tromp et al. (2016)Tromp, S. O., Haijema, R., Rijgersberg, H., & van der Vorst, J. G. (2016). A systematic approach to preventing chilled-food waste at the retail outlet. International Journal of Production Economics, 182, 508-518. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10.003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10...
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Poor inventory control/management policy |
Low performance in terms of inventory control and management (retail and logistics center). |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Gruber et al. (2016)Gruber, V., Holweg, C., & Teller, C. (2016). What a waste! Exploring the human reality of food waste from the store manager’s perspective. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 35(1), 3-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095...
, Holweg et al. (2016)Holweg, C., Teller, C., & Kotzab, H. (2016). Unsaleable grocery products, their residual value and instore logistics. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 46(6/7), 634-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2014-0285. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2014...
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Lack of coordination / collaboration |
Lack of joint action and structured action procedures among the chain’s members |
Aiello et al. (2015)Aiello, G., Enea, M., & & Muriana, C. (2015). Alternatives to the traditional waste management: food recovery for human non-profit organizations. International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management, 21(3), 215-239., Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Derqui et al. (2016)Derqui, B., Fayos, T., & Fernandez, V. (2016). Towards a more sustainable food supply chain: opening up invisible waste in food service. Sustainability, 8(7), 1-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8070693. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8070693...
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Lack of information sharing |
Weak or non-existent communication and information sharing among the chain’s members |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Halloran et al. (2014)Halloran, A., Clement, J., Kornum, N., Bucatariu, C., & Magid, J. (2014). Addressing food waste reduction in Denmark. Food Policy, 49, 294-301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2014.09.005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2014...
, Kaipia et al. (2013)Kaipia, R., Dukovska-Popovska, I., & Loikkanen, L. (2013). Creating sustainable fresh food supply chains through waste reduction. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 43(3), 262-276. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2011-0200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2011...
, Raak et al. (2017)Raak, N., Symmank, C., Zahn, S., Aschemann-Witzel, J., & Rohm, H. (2017). Processing-and product-related causes for food waste and implications for the food supply chain. Waste Management, 61, 461-472. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.12.027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016....
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Problems with transport and distribution procedures |
Problems with transport and distribution of the incoming food that is sent to the retailer's stores. |
Giuseppe et al. (2014)Giuseppe, A., Mario, E., & Cinzia, M. (2014). Economic benefits from food recovery at the retail stage: an application to Italian food chains. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 34(7), 1306-1316. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2014.02.018. PMid:24685399. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2014....
, Mena et al. (2011)Mena, C., Adenso-Diaz, B., & Yurt, O. (2011). The causes of food waste in the supplier–retailer interface: evidences from the UK and Spain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), 648-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.09.006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Raak et al. (2017)Raak, N., Symmank, C., Zahn, S., Aschemann-Witzel, J., & Rohm, H. (2017). Processing-and product-related causes for food waste and implications for the food supply chain. Waste Management, 61, 461-472. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.12.027. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016....
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Group of causes |
Food waste causes |
Definition |
Authors |
Method (procedure) |
Weak logistics infrastructure |
Failures and restrictions related to logistics and store operations. |
Holweg et al. (2016)Holweg, C., Teller, C., & Kotzab, H. (2016). Unsaleable grocery products, their residual value and instore logistics. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 46(6/7), 634-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2014-0285. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2014...
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Poor logistics network design |
The network is designed with failures, and the more intermediates exist between the production and final sale, the more the product will have to be stored and handled, leading to possible losses. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Brancoli et al. (2017)Brancoli, P., Rousta, K., & Bolton, K. (2017). Life cycle assessment of supermarket food waste. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 118, 39-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.11.024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Inadequate work procedures |
Inadequate procedures for receiving, handling, transporting, and delivering. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Bilska et al. (2016)Bilska, B., Wrzosek, M., Kołożyn-Krajewska, D., & Krajewski, K. (2016). Risk of food losses and potential of food recovery for social purposes. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 52, 269-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.03.035. PMid:27026493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016....
, Mena et al. (2011)Mena, C., Adenso-Diaz, B., & Yurt, O. (2011). The causes of food waste in the supplier–retailer interface: evidences from the UK and Spain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), 648-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.09.006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, |
Lack of integrated TI systems |
Integrated IT systems that allow the entire organization to have food monitoring, from its entry to its exit. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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People |
Lack of training |
Poor training, information and education of workers, especially with regard to handling and stacking. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Girotto et al. (2015)Girotto, F., Alibardi, L., & Cossu, R. (2015). Food waste generation and industrial uses: a review. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 45, 32-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2015.06.008. PMid:26130171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2015....
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Lack of knowledge |
Low level of knowledge and qualifications with regard to food. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Bilska et al. (2016)Bilska, B., Wrzosek, M., Kołożyn-Krajewska, D., & Krajewski, K. (2016). Risk of food losses and potential of food recovery for social purposes. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 52, 269-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.03.035. PMid:27026493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016....
, Gruber et al. (2016)Gruber, V., Holweg, C., & Teller, C. (2016). What a waste! Exploring the human reality of food waste from the store manager’s perspective. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 35(1), 3-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095...
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Lack of commitment |
Negligence of persons (employees and management) involved in the system. |
Warshawsky (2015)Warshawsky, D. N. (2015). Food waste, sustainability, and the corporate sector: case study of a US food company. The Geographical Journal, 182(4), 384-394. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/geoj.12156. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/geoj.12156...
, Gruber et al. (2016)Gruber, V., Holweg, C., & Teller, C. (2016). What a waste! Exploring the human reality of food waste from the store manager’s perspective. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 35(1), 3-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095...
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Incorrect handling |
Improper handling or handling is in the shops, transportation or logistics center. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Mena et al. (2011)Mena, C., Adenso-Diaz, B., & Yurt, O. (2011). The causes of food waste in the supplier–retailer interface: evidences from the UK and Spain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), 648-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.09.006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Materials |
Inadequate packaging |
Inadequate transport or storage packaging, lack of modernization, inaccurate labeling of information about shelf life and expiration date. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Mena et al. (2014)Mena, C., Terry, L. A., Williams, A., & Ellram, L. (2014). Causes of waste across multi-tier supply networks: cases in the UK food sector. International Journal of Production Economics, 152, 144-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.03.012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.03...
, Tromp et al. (2016)Tromp, S. O., Haijema, R., Rijgersberg, H., & van der Vorst, J. G. (2016). A systematic approach to preventing chilled-food waste at the retail outlet. International Journal of Production Economics, 182, 508-518. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10.003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10...
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Short shelf life |
Limited life time due to the short shelf life and natural perishability of the products. |
Garrone et al. (2014)Garrone, P., Melacini, M., & Perego, A. (2014). Surplus food recovery and donation in Italy: the upstream process. British Food Journal, 116(9), 1460-1477. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-02-2014-0076. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-02-2014-00...
, Kaipia et al. (2013)Kaipia, R., Dukovska-Popovska, I., & Loikkanen, L. (2013). Creating sustainable fresh food supply chains through waste reduction. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 43(3), 262-276. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2011-0200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-11-2011...
, Tromp et al. (2016)Tromp, S. O., Haijema, R., Rijgersberg, H., & van der Vorst, J. G. (2016). A systematic approach to preventing chilled-food waste at the retail outlet. International Journal of Production Economics, 182, 508-518. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10.003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10...
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Environment |
Climate changes |
Climatic events may impose restrictions on the prevention of waste or hinder the harvest of a particular product. |
Mena et al. (2011)Mena, C., Adenso-Diaz, B., & Yurt, O. (2011). The causes of food waste in the supplier–retailer interface: evidences from the UK and Spain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), 648-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.09.006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
, Shafiee-Jood & Cai (2016)Shafiee-Jood, M., & Cai, X. (2016). Reducing food loss and waste to enhance food security and environmental sustainability. Environmental Science & Technology, 50(16), 8432-8443. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.6b01993. PMid:27428555. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.6b0199...
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Eating habits |
Good and bad foods for health, food controversies. |
Göbel et al. (2015)Göbel, C., Langen, N., Blumenthal, A., Teitscheid, P., & Ritter, G. (2015). Cutting food waste through cooperation along the food supply chain. Sustainability, 7(2), 1429-1445. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su7021429. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su7021429...
, Gruber et al. (2016)Gruber, V., Holweg, C., & Teller, C. (2016). What a waste! Exploring the human reality of food waste from the store manager’s perspective. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 35(1), 3-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095...
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Very strict laws |
Restriction to donate food, unsold leftovers and other laws |
Gruber et al. (2016)Gruber, V., Holweg, C., & Teller, C. (2016). What a waste! Exploring the human reality of food waste from the store manager’s perspective. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 35(1), 3-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095. http://dx.doi.org/10.1509/jppm.14.095...
, Priefer et al. (2016)Priefer, C., Jörissen, J., & Bräutigam, K. R. (2016). Food waste prevention in Europe – A cause-driven approach to identify the most relevant leverage points for action. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 109, 155-165. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.03.004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Excessive stakeholder pressure |
Pressures from government, NGOs, and shareholders regarding waste. |
Canali et al. (2017)Canali, M., Amani, P., Aramyan, L., Gheoldus, M., Moates, G., Östergren, K., Silvennoinen, K., Waldron, K., & Vittuari, M. (2017). Food waste drivers in Europe, from Identification to possible interventions. Sustainability, 9(1), 1-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su9010037. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su9010037...
, Derqui et al. (2016)Derqui, B., Fayos, T., & Fernandez, V. (2016). Towards a more sustainable food supply chain: opening up invisible waste in food service. Sustainability, 8(7), 1-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8070693. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8070693...
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Problems with seasonality |
Lack of skill in dealing or difficulty controlling supply. |
Mena et al. (2011)Mena, C., Adenso-Diaz, B., & Yurt, O. (2011). The causes of food waste in the supplier–retailer interface: evidences from the UK and Spain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 55(6), 648-658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.09.006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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Measurement |
Inadequate demand forecasting |
Demand forecasting failure due to uncertainty or lack of availability of accurate data. |
Balaji & Arshinder (2016)Balaji, M., & Arshinder, K. (2016). Modeling the causes of food wastage in Indian perishable food supply chain. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 114, 153-167. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.07.016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.20...
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, Tromp et al. (2016)Tromp, S. O., Haijema, R., Rijgersberg, H., & van der Vorst, J. G. (2016). A systematic approach to preventing chilled-food waste at the retail outlet. International Journal of Production Economics, 182, 508-518. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10.003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2016.10...
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Sudden order changes |
Inflexibility regarding ordering or returning quickly, mainly due to promotions or high demand. |
Mena et al. (2014)Mena, C., Terry, L. A., Williams, A., & Ellram, L. (2014). Causes of waste across multi-tier supply networks: cases in the UK food sector. International Journal of Production Economics, 152, 144-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.03.012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.03...
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Excess production |
Excessive “requests” only to provide food in abundance, lack of measures to control production and surplus. |
Bilska et al. (2016)Bilska, B., Wrzosek, M., Kołożyn-Krajewska, D., & Krajewski, K. (2016). Risk of food losses and potential of food recovery for social purposes. Waste Management (New York, N.Y.), 52, 269-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.03.035. PMid:27026493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016....
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Lack of waste measurement |
Lack of information and data on the amount and location of waste; difficulty to determine how much is being lost. |
Derqui et al. (2016)Derqui, B., Fayos, T., & Fernandez, V. (2016). Towards a more sustainable food supply chain: opening up invisible waste in food service. Sustainability, 8(7), 1-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8070693. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su8070693...
, Ghosh et al. (2016)Ghosh, P. R., Fawcett, D., Sharma, S. B., & Poinern, G. E. J. (2016). Progress towards sustainable utilisation and management of food wastes in the global economy. International Journal of Food Sciences, 2016, 1-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3563478. PMid:27847805. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3563478...
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