Food waste - current situation and future opportunities

About this programme

- Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits on basic level, including at least - 15 credits in agricultural science, animal science, biology, environmental science, food science, food studies, horticultural science, nutrition or technology - Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school LV0123, Food waste - current situation and future opportunities, 7.5 Hp Print syllabus The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. - Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits on basic level, including at least - 15 credits in agricultural science, animal science, biology, environmental science, food science, food studies, horticultural science, nutrition or technology - Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school The main objective of the course is to give the students general knowledge about food waste in different stages of the food chain; how and why it occurs, the consequences it leads to, measures that can be taken to reduce it and how it can be utilisated in by-products and nutrient recycling. The course also intends to develop the students’ ability to apply scientific methods related to food waste. The course covers how food waste occurs and how it is managed throughout the food supply chain; from primary production, processing, manufacturing and distribution, to retail, restaurants, food services and households. Food waste issues are studied from different actors’ perspectives and ethical, social, economic and environmental aspec