GID 442E - Sustainable Food Production

Course Objectives

To introduce sustainability approaches in food production, to explain sustainability developments in food processes and products, and to evaluate the global impact of the food industry.

Course Description

Sustainable food system. Life cycle assessment in food production. Use of land, water and energy in food production. Sustainability in food processes: thermal processing, packaging, cooling, sanitation, storage, and transportation. Sustainability in food production. Food security and sustainable food consumption. Utilization of food waste with circular economy approach.