Value chain analysis of processing and supply of organic tomatoes - Department of Energy and Technology

Production of processed organic food is mostly carried out by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who are currently facing a double challenge. Consumer awareness and legal standards require high quality as a precondition for successful marketing but there is a lack of corresponding knowledge leading to significant product quality losses and raw material losses. The processing methods such as drying and freezing are energy intensive and improvement is required.

Research activities

This value chain analysis (VCA) study is planned to evaluate the entire value chain of organic tomato. It is intended to identify and map food loses along tomato supply chain from production to consumption. Sample products sourced from Sweden (and/or Norway, Italy, Germany, and Romania) will be considered. The VCA study may consider supply chain stages: production (farm), processing (e.g. juice producing), packaging, transport, and consumption.

Credits: 30 credits; Level: Advanced; Subject: Technology; and Start date: January 2019