CHOICE D4.1 Review of digital tools for promoting food mitigation measures

Abstract

The development of digital tools has revolutionised the approach to managing food systems, offering innovative solutions to mitigate food waste and enhance food security. This review examines the current landscape of digital tools and their application in promoting food mitigation measures. We explore a range of digital solutions, from consumer-focused apps that encourage sustainable eating habits to industry-level systems that optimize food supply management. The effectiveness of these tools in reducing food loss and waste is critically assessed, drawing on recent studies that highlight the potential of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Industry 4.0 technologies in the food sector (Principato et al., 2023; Tancredi, Vignali, & Bottani, 2022). Additionally, we consider the rol