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Assessment of energy efficiency measures in food cold supply chains: a dairy industry case study.

Author(s) : MARCHI B., BETTONI L., ZANONI S.

Type of article: Periodical article

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The quality of human nutrition has acquired significant improvements thanks to the opportunity to store food in suitable temperature conditions. Refrigeration has allowed the slowing of chemical and biological degradation and hence the waste of foodstuff, but at the same time increases energy consumption. These effects impact the environment and the sustainability performance of the cold chain, and drive consumers’ choices. The stakeholders of the chain are, therefore, constantly looking for improvement actions to reduce environmental impacts. This paper aims to provide a methodology for prioritizing and assessing the energy efficiency measures for cold chains in terms of quality losses and specific energy consumption, distinguishing between technological, maintenance, and managerial opportunities. This analysis is based on the cold supply chain tool, developed under the H2020 project ICCEE (“Improving Cold Chain Energy Efficiency”) which focuses on a holistic approach, not looking only at the individual stages of the cold chain. Furthermore, an economic evaluation has been proposed considering cost savings and the investment needed.

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  • Original title: Assessment of energy efficiency measures in food cold supply chains: a dairy industry case study.
  • Record ID : 30032205
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: Energies - vol. 16 - n. 19
  • Publishers: MDPI
  • Publication date: 2023/10
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/en15196901

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