P22 - Detection and Monitoring of VOC Emission in Raspberries during the Spoiling Process
- Event
- 17. Dresdner Sensor-Symposium 2024
2024-11-25 - 2024-11-27
Dresden - Band
- Poster
- Chapter
- 14. Smart Sensors/Künstliche Intelligenz in der Sensorik
- Author(s)
- L. Masi, D. Arendes, J. Amann, A. Schütze, C. Bur - Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrucken/D
- Pages
- 139 - 143
- DOI
- 10.5162/17dss2024/P22
- ISBN
- 978-3-910600-04-1
- Price
- free
Abstract
Approximately one-third of the world’s food production is lost or wasted each year, which represents a significant challenge both environmentally and economically [1]. A considerable amount of food is often discarded while still being edible, especially towards the end of the supply chain, such as in households [2]. This waste comes largely from consumer uncertainty about the real condition of food; when in doubt, individuals tend to be more cautious and dispose of it. Also, the “best-before” and “use-by” dates label on food package lead the consumers to premature disposal of the food [2].Therefore, a strategy to reduce food waste lies in providing measures of food freshness, helping consumers make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary waste; by assessing these aspects, it is possible to reduce wasted food within a circular economy framework [1].