Originally published on FoodUnfolded.com in March 2022 Many workers employed onboard offshore fishing vessels have been subjected to unsafe working conditions, unfair wages, subpar living conditions and both physical and psychological abuse. While this issue exists around the world, it is particularly rampant in Southeast Asia, a region that owes much of its recent prosperity […]
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In December 2021, I was invited to virtually present my work on food waste valorisation at the Asia-Europe Environment Forum’s annual conference “Circular Food Systems – Solutions to Reverse Climate Change”. The conference was designed to promote exchanges on regional and international levels and to highlight the range of multi-stakeholder initiatives or partnerships promoting the […]
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Published open access in Foods’ special issue on ‘Challenging the Status Quo to Shape Food Systems Transformation from a Nutritional and Food Security Perspective‘ in November 2021. View full text here. Title Let Them Eat Fish! Exploring the Possibility of Utilising Unwanted Catch in Food Bank Parcels in The Netherlands Abstract The Common Fisheries Policy […]
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Originally published on foodunfolded.com in October 2021. Food can end up as waste before it reaches us for several reasons, whether it’s safety concerns, supply chain inefficiencies, or lack of consumer demand. We take a look at how businesses manage food that is no longer available for human consumption. When thinking of food waste, we […]
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Published in Issue 05 of New Food in October 2021. The original article can be accessed here.
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Originally published on FoodUnfolded.com in July 2021 In several food cultures around the world, eating food with a fork is so common that most diners wouldn’t know how to get through their meal without one! But this wasn’t always the case. Compared to other pieces of cutlery, the invention of the fork and its addition […]
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In September 2021, I presented my work on food waste valorisation at the PhDs and the Grand Challenges symposium organised by the University of Bath’s Centre for Business, Organisations and Society. The symposium invited doctoral researchers from a variety of management and allied fields to share their ideas on tackling the host of grand challenges […]
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Originally published on Food Unfolded in September 2021 As an avid advocate for keeping groceries as plastic-free as possible, I have always wondered about what stops supermarkets and local grocers from relinquishing plastic altogether. Join me as I explore whether it is reasonable for us to expect food producers to start switching out plastic for […]
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Originally published on FoodUnfolded.com in October 2021 A third of the food grown on this planet ends up being lost or thrown away. A big chunk of this comes from our own homes – but the good news is that all of us can take small steps to stop the problem from getting any bigger. […]
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Published on FoodUnfolded.com in October 2021. Have you ever stood in front of a well-stocked kitchen cupboard wondering what you should cook for dinner? Incorporating a nifty stock rotation technique adapted from professional kitchens into your meal planning could help you cut down on food waste while ensuring food safety. First Expired, First Out (FEFO) […]
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Madhura Rao 