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7 Future Needs and Opportunities
Pages 61-64

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From page 61...
... Alison Grantham, director of Blue Apron's food systems research and development, suggested research on how gaps in income exacerbate or contribute to food utilization challenges in the United States. She observed that the income gap needs to be taken into account in crafting policies and addressing root causes in the United States and across high-, medium-, and low-income countries.
From page 62...
... On the topic of extending shelf life, the question was raised whether consumers would accept more canned food and other ways of packing and processing food. The participant suggested additional research to connect social science and food safety science.
From page 63...
... The workshop was also tasked with identifying research gaps and options for improving existing practices, taking into account the costs and benefits of reducing food loss and waste. Incentives for data sharing are mixed across the supply chain, which can limit the progress of programs that rely on information transparency.
From page 64...
... , and that, overall, it is essential to develop innovative and collaborative approaches to reduce losses of perishable foods by identifying vertical farming technologies. She concluded that an integrated approach is needed to reduce food loss and waste in consideration of land, water, energy, labor, transportation, and other impacts.


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