Exploring the drivers for eliminating food loss and waste in circular agri-food supply chains
A pathway to SDGs perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21294902 |
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| Authors | Selçuk Perçin (0000-0002-5840-7204, Karadeniz Technical University Department of Business Administration, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 128 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1457-1482 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-20 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-11-2024-1182 |
| OpenAlex | W7106510293 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 62 |
Purpose Efforts to reduce food loss and waste (FLW) in circular agri-food supply chains (AFSCs) are essential for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study aims to conduct a systematic review to identify the key sustainability-related circular economy (CE) drivers supporting FLW prevention in fresh fruit and vegetable supply chains (FVSCs) in a developing country and to examine their impact on food-related SDGs. Design/methodology/approach The study uses the Picture Fuzzy CODAS (PF-CODAS) methodology to evaluate the significance of these drivers and rank the food-related SDGs. Findings This study identified regulatory, behavioural, economic, and environmental factors as the most influential among the six main drivers of FLW. Among the twenty-four sub-drivers, high awareness, circular consumption, and supportive policies and legislation emerged as the most critical. Furthermore, these factors significantly contribute to achieving key food-related SDGs, particularly SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), and SDG 2 (zero hunger). Research limitations/implications The study’s findings are expected to guide practitioners in countries that prevent FLW in circular AFSCs to achieve the food-related SDGs. Originality/value Although factors influencing FLW reduction significantly impact food-related SDGs, the literature has not fully explored their significance and effects on these goals
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