In May 2024, I participated in the second edition of the Food Law Academics’ Network conference in Bari, Italy. With sustainable agrifood chains as its central theme, the conference brought together legal scholars who work on the various aspects of food and agricultural supply chains. I had the opportunity to present my work on corporate […]
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Originally published in SDU’s Waar & Wet magazine in March 2024. The article, co-written with Dr Alie de Boer, distills key takeaways from my PhD research for anyone keen on reading about how entrepreneurs in the Netherlands have been navigating regulatory and commercial hurdles while paving the way for a strong and economically viable circular […]
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Published open access in the British Food Journal in March 2024. View full text here. Title: What does it take to close the loop? Lessons from a successful citrus waste valorisation business Abstract: Purpose – In this case study, we examine how a citrus peel valorising company based in the Netherlands was able to adopt […]
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Food Valley, a prominent agri-food accelerator in Netherlands, started an Upcycling Community in 2022 with the aim of bringing together international food industry leaders interested in valorsing food processing by-products. Through this community, they seek to create a safe environment where organisations can develop their ideas together and gain inspiration from each other. For their […]
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Published Open Access in Food Security in May 2022. View full text here. Title How COVID-19 impacted surplus food redistribution in the Netherlands: An explorative study Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has been detrimental to food security globally. The Netherlands, despite its advanced stage of development, saw a surge in food insecurity among its most vulnerable […]
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In May 2022, I was invited to speak at the 13th annual conference of the World Mycotoxin Forum in Parma. My keynote lecture focused on food safety challenges in a circular economy. Specifically, I addressed the issue of mycotoxin contamination in food processing by-products and why we need to rethink our approach to food safety […]
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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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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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In August 2021, I was invited to by University of Ottawa’s BEaTS research radio to speak on the concept of food waste valorization and share suggestions on how our food systems can be made more sustainable by businesses and the government. Available on various podcast platforms.
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Madhura Rao 