Food Technology & Beverages

Sustainable Food Production and Waste Management

Sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity in the food and beverage industry. With the global population on the rise, sustainable production methods are essential to meet growing demands while minimizing environmental impact. This session delves into methods to reduce water usage, carbon emissions, and energy consumption across food processing systems. Emphasis is placed on circular economy principles, such as upcycling food waste into valuable by-products like animal feed, bioenergy, or nutraceutical ingredients. Advanced processing techniques and resource-efficient technologies are reshaping how industries manage raw materials and waste streams. This session also highlights strategies for minimizing food loss from farm to fork, focusing on AI-driven forecasting, cold chain logistics, and optimized packaging. Government regulations, global sustainability goals, and consumer preferences are increasingly influencing practices in waste reduction and ethical sourcing. Through case studies and expert analysis, participants will gain insights into building resilient and responsible production frameworks that support long-term food security and ecological balance.