Research and Development

Reward food

The project develops an analytical model that, given the quantity of wastes in the dairy supply chain, allows for the identification of the possible transformers interested in their transformation.

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Type of Project

Industrial Research and Experimental Development

Partners

  • Università degli studi di Salerno
  • e.RATIO
  • Università degli studi della Basilicata
  • Università degli studi di Sassari
  • Delizia S.P.A.
  • Fattoria del Gennargentu

Performed activity

Development of an analytical model that, given the quantity of waste in the dairy supply chain, allows for the identification of potential transformers interested in their transformation.

Overview

The Re.Wa.R.D. Food model is oriented towards waste minimization, with a focus on equitable distribution and a transport mode which promotes the use of sustainable means and strategies.

Development of an analytical model that, given the quantity of waste in the dairy supply chain, allows for the identification of potential transformers interested in their transformation.
Each year in Italy, in terms of production waste, more than 30 million tons of milk are discarded, equivalent to 120.000 Olympic-sized swimming pools1. Biotechnologies and circular economy can contribute to making the dairy supply chain more sustainable by aiding in the recovery of waste and/or by-products from milk processing. The main by-product of cheese production is whey, which contains casein and already has various industrial applications. It can be utilized in the production of yarns and fabrics, packaging materials and construction materials. The project develops an analytical model that, given the quantity of wastes in the dairy supply chain, allows for the identification of the possible transformers interested in their transformation. A Decision Support System (DSS) will be implemented, utilizing analytical algorithms and multicriteria decision methods. Through the development of a multi-user web platform accessible via browsers and apps, the DSS will guide the company in identifying the “best” transformer. The system will allow the dairy company to input types, quantities and prices of waste and enable transformers to express their demand. It also provides indicators to assess the environmental impact of processes for a potential voluntary certification of sustainability (i.e. “Re.Wa.R.D. Food” protocol).
The project develops an analytical model that, given the amount of waste in the dairy supply chain, allows to identify the possible processors interested in their transformation. A Decision Support System (DSS) will be implemented that will use analytical algorithms and multi-criteria decision-making methods. Through the development of a multi-user web platform accessible via browser and app, the DSS will guide the company in identifying the “best” processor.
The system will allow the dairy company to enter types, quantities and prices of waste and processors to express their demand. Furthermore, it will provide indicators to evaluate the environmental impact of the processes, in order to obtain a possible voluntary sustainability certification (for example, the “Re.Wa.R.D. Food” protocol).

Re.Wa.R.D. Food promotes environmental, social, and economic sustainability in agri-food chains through the development of technological and social innovations that make food chains more sustainable and efficient. It aligns with the research themes of SPOKE 1 - “GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY,” as it aims to promote the reduction and recovery of by-products/waste from agri-food chains through circular economy models.
This target will be achieved by developing new digital technologies for managing waste from agri-food chains, implementing new solutions for integrated and sustainable logistics, and creating intelligent and smart supply chains to reduce waste.
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