Bibliometric Analysis of Food Loss and Waste (FLW) Risk within the Agricultural Supply Chain: Emerging Trends and Future Directions Rini Oktavera*- Imam Santoso- Wike Agustin Prima Dania, Sujarwo
Faculty of Engineering, WR Supratman University, Surabaya
Faculty of Agriculture Engineering, Brawijaya University, Malang
*rini.oktavera[at]gmail.com
Abstract
Managing supply chains effectively requires the integration of all elements and stages, facilitated by the sharing of materials, finances, and information. This is particularly important for agricultural products, which are perishable, climate-dependent, and vary in shape and size. Food Loss and Waste (FLW) presents a significant issue in agricultural supply chains due to its considerable socio-economic costs and its impact on waste management and climate change. FLW results in substantial losses of valuable resources and contributes to environmental degradation. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the FLW literature to identify key research trends, challenges, and future opportunities. A bibliometric analysis of 150 scientific papers indexed on Science Direct was performed, focusing on influential keywords, authors, leading institutions, and primary research areas. The findings reveal that sustainability, block chain, food supply chains, and the circular economy are dominant themes in FLW research. Additionally, there has been a notable rise in FLW research related to agricultural supply chains since 2020. This study enriches the existing literature on FLW risk analysis in agricultural supply chains by summarizing recent developments in this rapidly expanding field and providing guidance for future research directions..
Keywords: Agricutural Supply Chain-Bibliometric Analysis- Food Loss and Waste (FLW)-Risks Analysis
