Most of St. Eustatius’s vegetables and fruits are imported, often at high cost. When fresh produce becomes too expensive, many households turn to cheaper, processed foods—contributing to growing rates of obesity and related health issues .The root of the problem is not only economic but also structural. …

About one third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, leadingto societal, economic and environmental challenges. This study identifies the most impor-tant food wastage (FW) leverage points and their interrelations with specific food chains.Semi-structured interviews were conducted …

Background Diet-related morbidity is high in kidney transplant recipients (KTR), but detailed dietary assessments are limited. In this study, we evaluated diet and dietary guideline adherence in KTR compared to the general population, and identified KTR-specific dietary determinants. Methods Cross-sectional …

Background and objectives The transition to a plant-based diet is globally recognized as critical for combatingclimate change and improving public health (Willett, 2019). Secondary vocationaleducation students are a key demographic due to their adaptable eating habits (Story,2002). However, limited knowledge, …

In this report we describe the setup and results of a study in which primary school pupils from the Netherlands undertook a photovoice assignment. They photographed vegetables they liked and disliked and used these photographs to make postcards, which they sent – with text – to pupils from a primary …

The Caribbean Netherlands are dealing with a situation where imported vegetables and fruits are mostly imported and hardly affordable. This leads to consuming unhealthy food and high obesities rates as a consequence. A lack of good agricultural practices with regard to water-smart and nature inclusive …

Background and aims: Observational data indicate that diets rich in fruits and vegetables have a positive effect on inflammatory status, improve metabolic resilience and may protect against the development of non-communicable diseases. Nevertheless, experimental evidence demonstrating a causal relationship …

Background Refrigerated containers or 'reefers' are essential for transporting fresh fruit and vegetables in transnational supply chains. By refrigeration, they ensure that food quality is better preserved and food losses are reduced. Countries that produce fresh produce also unlock new markets for export …

This LYCar company report is focused on the general topic of the adoption of local foods on behalf of the Hotelschool The Hague Research Centre. After redefining the research topic, the focus shifted towards consumer purchasing behaviour and the adoption of locally grown vegetables. The research is structure …

"This LYCar company report is focused on the general topic of the adoption of local foods on behalf of the Hotelschool The Hague Research Centre. After redefining the research topic, the focus shifted towards consumer purchasing behaviour and the adoption of locally grown vegetables. The research is …