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Development of model for calculation of carbon emissions during distribution of fruits and vegetables in- and into Norway.

Number: 1164

Author(s) : KENDLER S., INDERGÅRD E., NORNE WIDELL K., HADAMITZZKY P.

Summary

The Norwegian food market is dominated by three major retail chains, which manage their own distribution systems with the support of one main third-party import provider. Although parts of goods are transported by train, the majority relies on trucks, posing significant challenges for sustainability. Main warehouses coexist with regional ones for fruits and vegetables, leading to increased transport frequency and energy use. Transparency across supply chains is essential to optimize energy consumption, minimize food loss and waste, and lower CO₂ emissions. By improving cooling technologies, reforming transport logistics, and integrating innovative sustainability practices, Norway’s food sector can address growing cooling demands while advancing toward reduced carbon footprints. The work identifies imports and outlines a methodology for calculating transport routes. It describes the Norwegian supply chain structure, including warehouses, packing plants, and store distribution. A regional case study demonstrates route calculations and explains the process for determining transport volumes to supermarkets.

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  • Original title: Development of model for calculation of carbon emissions during distribution of fruits and vegetables in- and into Norway.
  • Record ID : 30034196
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: 1st IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures
  • Publication date: 2025/08
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.adaptation.2024.1164

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