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SPRINGERBRIEFS IN FOOD HEALTH AND NUTRITION E...

This Brief examines the sustainability of energy use in global food production and processing.
The nexus between food  water  and energy are explored against a background of climate change.
Current efforts to reduce the energy intensity of food and increase sustainability are
explored. Food waste and its impact on energy is covered  including regional variations and
nutrient recycling methods. Energy Use in Global Food Production uses case studies to
illustrate how food production and processing is a significant contributor to anthropogenic
climate change. Modern industrial agriculture uses fossil fuel to grow crops and produce
fertilizers  pesticides and farm machinery. Additional energy is used to transport and process
food at a primary and secondary level. With the median forecast for global population at more
than 9 billion by 2030  a 30% increase over the current population  energy efficient food
processing will be of increasing importance. This Brief provides an overview of current energy
efficient food processing methods looks at the way forward as demands continue to increase.

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