Food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical global challenge, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under tight margins and fragmented supply chains. This study investigates how F&B SMEs in the Netherlands address sustainability (including …

The Food Boost Challenge (FBC) uses a community-up participatory action research approach to promote healthier eating habits among young people, aged 10–24 years old, by giving them a voice in food system change. This approach encourages turning ideas into action through collaboration with young people, …

Purpose To present the outcomes of the EGEA Conference on the state of knowledge regarding the contribution of diets rich in fruit and vegetables (FV) to human and planetary health, commonly included in the One Health concept. Methods The 9th edition of EGEA Conference (20–22 September 2023, Barcelona) …

Unraveling the numerous factors that drive phenotypic variation in trait expression among animals has long presented a significant challenge. Whereas traits like growth and adult size are often heritable and are passed on from one generation to the next, these can be significantly affected by the quality …

This thesis explores how food-related content on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram influences the dietary behaviour of Dutch adolescents aged 15–18. Using both survey data and a focus group, the study reveals that emotionally engaging content, influencer promotions, and viral trends significantly …

This thesis explores how food-related content on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram influences the dietary behaviour of Dutch adolescents aged 15–18. Using both survey data and a focus group, the study reveals that emotionally engaging content, influencer promotions, and viral trends significantly …

Providing equitable food security for a growing population while minimizing environmental impacts and enhancing resilience to climate shocks is an ongoing challenge. Here, we quantify the resource intensity, environmental impacts and nutritional output of a small (0.075 ha) low-input subsistence Mediterranean …

In anderhalve minuut legt deze animatie je uit wat de Food Boost Challenge is. Een challenge mét, dóór en vóór jongeren, geholpen door onderwijs, en partners uit het maatschappelijk veld en bedrijfsleven. Want jongeren weten het beste wat hen helpt om gezondere keuzes te maken, als het gaat om voedselkeuzes. …

De 6-weekse challenge 'Plant-Up Masters' is ontwikkeld om studenten te enthousiasmeren bij het ontwikkelen van nieuwe plantaardige gerechten of snacks voor de schoolkantine. De studenten richten zich hierbij op een specifiek moment van de dag, passend bij een gekozen persona waar de groep studenten zich …

Prevention of non-communicable diseases through, among other factors, increasing vegeta bles and fruit (V&F) intake is a cost-effective strategy for risk reduction but requires behavioral change. Such changes in adolescents benefit from their active involvement. The Food Boost Challenge (FBC) was developed …