Evaluation of food waste interventions
This study presents a systematic literature review of food waste and loss interventions across the entire food supply chain, which is an area often underrepresented in existing research, where the focus is given to consumer level actions. Using the PRISMA method, we screened and selected 45 articles, including 21 review papers and 24 non-review studies. The selected articles were evaluated using the comprehensive criteria proposed by Caldeira et al. (2019), allowing us to map how interventions are planned, assessed, and reported across different supply chain stages and methodologies. Our review is the first to systematically apply these criteria to interventions discussed in research papers, identifying key gaps and strengths. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for improving intervention planning, such as defining clear objectives, ensuring long-term sustainability, and enhancing transferability. This review offers valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and researchers aiming to design, evaluate, and implement more effective food waste interventions.
BEDOUI Yasmine;
GIL ROIG José Maria;
RAHMENI Djamel;
GEZAHEGN Tafesse W.;
BENITEZ JUAN Beatriz;
2026-01-23
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC144575
978-92-68-34787-4 (online),
OP KJ-01-25-614-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC144575,
10.2760/7560734 (online),
