Madhura Rao
Biographic Data
| ID | 6459946 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Madhura Rao |
| GIVEN NAMES | Madhura |
| FAMILY NAME | Rao |
| SIGNATURE | RAO M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5617-9693 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Taking cognisance of women’s domestic foodwork in the debate on ultra-processed foods
This commentary discusses contemporary debates on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) by foregrounding the largely invisible domain of domestic foodwork. While public health discourse has centred on the nutritional and epidemiological implications of UPF consumption, far less attention has been directed toward the social organisation of the labour required to adopt alternatives. We argue that policy measures designed to reduce UPF consumption through be…
Holding Retail Corporations Accountable for Food Waste
Retail corporations orchestrate much of what happens in today’s food supply chains. From setting sky-high cosmetic standards for fresh produce to bundling off close-to-expiry products at discounted prices, retail’s contribution to food waste often extends beyond its in-store numbers. By occupying a powerful position in a globalised food system, these corporations enable chronic overproduction and consequently, the removal of surplus food from sup…
What does it take to close the loop? Lessons from a successful citrus waste valorisation business
Purpose In this case study, we examine how a citrus peel valorising company based in the Netherlands was able to adopt a circular business model while navigating regulatory, managerial, and supply chain-related barriers. Design/methodology/approach In-depth, semi-structured interviews with key personnel in the company, notes from field observations, photographs of the production process, and documents from a legal judgement served as data for thi…
Small wins in practice
Small, incremental changes often go unnoticed in systems transformation processes. • The Small Wins Framework assess the transformative potential of such progress. • Small wins may manifest differently in different geographical and social contexts. • Social, political, and economic shocks seen as accelerators of change. • Applied framework likely to be more effective as a reflexive monitoring tool. In this study, we examine how 16 initiatives acr…
Small wins in practice
Small, incremental changes often go unnoticed in systems transformation processes. • The Small Wins Framework assess the transformative potential of such progress. • Small wins may manifest differently in different geographical and social contexts. • Social, political, and economic shocks seen as accelerators of change. • Applied framework likely to be more effective as a reflexive monitoring tool. In this study, we examine how 16 initiatives acr…
Holding Retail Corporations Accountable for Food Waste
Retail corporations orchestrate much of what happens in today’s food supply chains. From setting sky-high cosmetic standards for fresh produce to bundling off close-to-expiry products at discounted prices, retail’s contribution to food waste often extends beyond its in-store numbers. By occupying a powerful position in a globalised food system, these corporations enable chronic overproduction and consequently, the removal of surplus food from sup…
What does it take to close the loop? Lessons from a successful citrus waste valorisation business
Purpose In this case study, we examine how a citrus peel valorising company based in the Netherlands was able to adopt a circular business model while navigating regulatory, managerial, and supply chain-related barriers. Design/methodology/approach In-depth, semi-structured interviews with key personnel in the company, notes from field observations, photographs of the production process, and documents from a legal judgement served as data for thi…
Small wins in practice
Small, incremental changes often go unnoticed in systems transformation processes. • The Small Wins Framework assess the transformative potential of such progress. • Small wins may manifest differently in different geographical and social contexts. • Social, political, and economic shocks seen as accelerators of change. • Applied framework likely to be more effective as a reflexive monitoring tool. In this study, we examine how 16 initiatives acr…
Taking cognisance of women’s domestic foodwork in the debate on ultra-processed foods
This commentary discusses contemporary debates on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) by foregrounding the largely invisible domain of domestic foodwork. While public health discourse has centred on the nutritional and epidemiological implications of UPF consumption, far less attention has been directed toward the social organisation of the labour required to adopt alternatives. We argue that policy measures designed to reduce UPF consumption through be…
Business (3 works) · Economics (2 works) · Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability (2 works) · Marketing (2 works) · Organic Food and Agriculture (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Sustainable Supply Chain Management (2 works) · Accountability (1 works)