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Assessment of Energy Efficiency Measures in Food Cold Supply Chains: A Dairy Industry Case Study

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  • Beatrice Marchi

    (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Via Branze 38, 25123 Brescia, Italy)

  • Laura Bettoni

    (U.A.F.S. Supporto alla Commissione per la Sostenibilità, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Piazza del Mercato 15, 25121 Brescia, Italy)

  • Simone Zanoni

    (Department of Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering and Mathematics, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Via Branze 38, 25123 Brescia, Italy)

Abstract

The quality of human nutrition has acquired significant improvements thanks to the opportunity to store food in suitable temperature conditions. Refrigeration has allowed the slowing of chemical and biological degradation and hence the waste of foodstuff, but at the same time increases energy consumption. These effects impact the environment and the sustainability performance of the cold chain, and drive consumers’ choices. The stakeholders of the chain are, therefore, constantly looking for improvement actions to reduce environmental impacts. This paper aims to provide a methodology for prioritizing and assessing the energy efficiency measures for cold chains in terms of quality losses and specific energy consumption, distinguishing between technological, maintenance, and managerial opportunities. This analysis is based on the cold supply chain tool, developed under the H2020 project ICCEE (“Improving Cold Chain Energy Efficiency”) which focuses on a holistic approach, not looking only at the individual stages of the cold chain. Furthermore, an economic evaluation has been proposed considering cost savings and the investment needed.

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  • Beatrice Marchi & Laura Bettoni & Simone Zanoni, 2022. "Assessment of Energy Efficiency Measures in Food Cold Supply Chains: A Dairy Industry Case Study," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-14, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:19:p:6901-:d:920523
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    1. Beatrice Marchi & Simone Zanoni, 2017. "Supply Chain Management for Improved Energy Efficiency: Review and Opportunities," Energies, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-29, October.
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