Environmental Assessment and Management in the Food Industry: Life Cycle Assessment and Related Approaches

Life cycle assessment (LCA) of production and processing in the food industry is an important tool for improving sustainability. Environmental assessment and management in the food industry reviews the advantages, challenges, and different applications of LCA and related methods for environmental assessment, as well as key aspects of environmental management in this industry sector.

Part One discusses the environmental impact of food production and processing, addressing issues such as nutrient management and water efficiency in agriculture. Part Two covers LCA methodology and challenges, focusing on different food industry sectors such as crop production, livestock, and aquaculture. Part Three addresses the applications of LCA and related approaches in the food industry, with chapters covering combining LCA with economic tools, ecodesign of food products, and footprinting methods of assessment, among other topics. The final part of the book concentrates on environmental management in the food industry, including contributions on training, eco-labelling, and establishing management systems.

With its international team of editors and contributors, Environmental assessment and management in the food industry is an essential reference for anyone involved in environmental management in the food industry, and for those with an academic interest in sustainable food production.

Ulf Sonesson, Johanna Berlin and Friederike Ziegler are all researchers in sustainable food production at SIK - the Swedish Institute of Food and Biotechnology, Sweden.