Abstract
Food waste is a global problem, which becomes apparent at various stages of the food supply chain. The present research study focuses on the optimization of food consumption in schools and effective food management through data-driven decision making within the trends: zero food waste and digital transformation. The paper presents a plate waste forecasting system based on mathematical modeling and simulation using the Monte Carlo method, which showed an RMSE equal to ±3% and a MAPE of 10.15%. The solution based on the simulator provides a possibility to better understand the relationship between the parameters investigated through data visualization and apply this knowledge to train managers to make decisions that are more effective. The developed system has multi-disciplinary application: forecasting, education and decision making targeted to reduce food waste and improve public health and food management in schools.
Highlights
IntroductionFood waste and its reduction is an increasingly important problem for local, national and European policymakers, as well as for international organizations and researchers of various fields [2]
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), onethird of the world’s food output—approximately 1.3 billion tons a year—is discarded [1].Food waste and its reduction is an increasingly important problem for local, national and European policymakers, as well as for international organizations and researchers of various fields [2]
The primary objective of our research study is related to the prediction of food waste in schools
Summary
Food waste and its reduction is an increasingly important problem for local, national and European policymakers, as well as for international organizations and researchers of various fields [2]. Some researchers such as Cattaneoa, Sánchez, Torero and Vos (2021) [3]. Owing to a number of research studies by Thyberg and Tonjes [4,5], the problem of food waste and the reduction in its impact gains attention among the public and policymakers. Research shows that large amounts of food waste are generated during the consumption phase, which includes both eating meals out and at home [6]. Researchers Yui and Biltekoff [8] emphasize that food waste is a significant problem at educational institutions
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