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  • Food Science and Technology
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • High postharvest losses (20-40%) in fruits and vegetables necessitate sustainable solutions.
  • The global food industry faces pressure to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review sustainable postharvest innovations in the food industry.
  • To highlight strategies for reducing food waste and enhancing food security.
  • To explore the role of eco-efficient technologies and circular bioeconomy principles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of non-thermal and minimal processing technologies (e.g., ultrasound, pulsed electric fields, edible coatings).
  • Analysis of eco-friendly packaging solutions (biodegradable biopolymers, bio-composites).
  • Examination of energy-efficient storage, smart sensors, and cold-chain logistics.
  • Exploration of circular bioeconomy for agro-food by-product valorization.

Main Results:

  • Integrated postharvest technologies can reduce deterioration and spoilage by 70-92%.
  • Eco-friendly packaging and intelligent systems improve food monitoring and safety.
  • Circular bioeconomy recovers bioactive compounds from by-products, offering health benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated sustainable strategies are crucial for reducing postharvest losses and environmental impact.
  • These innovations support food security and promote a resilient fresh produce system.
  • Challenges include implementation costs of advanced materials and widespread adoption.