Circular bioeconomy and sustainable food systems: what are the possible mechanisms?

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dc.contributor.authorNguyen, Thi Hoa
dc.contributor.authorWang, Xinfang
dc.contributor.authorUtomo, Dhanan
dc.contributor.authorGage, Ewan
dc.contributor.authorXu, Bing
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-11T09:56:40Z
dc.date.available2025-04-11T09:56:40Z
dc.date.freetoread2025-04-11
dc.date.issued2025-07-01
dc.date.pubOnline2025-03-20
dc.description.abstractThe circular bioeconomy has emerged as a promising pathway for sustainable development, yet its specific role in fostering sustainable food systems remains underexplored. To our best knowledge, this study is the first systematic review to examine how the circular bioeconomy contributes to sustainable food practices. Using content analysis of 111 academic papers from SCOPUS database, we identify key mechanisms through which the circular bioeconomy enhances food safety and security. These include the development of innovative food products manufactured from bio-resources, the extension of product life through utilizing biodegradable films and bio-based compounds, and the improvement of food safety via sustainable packaging. Additionally, circular bioeconomy practices increase agricultural productivity by enhancing crop yields. From a corporate perspective, they optimize resource use, boost profitability, and generate new revenue streams from waste. Socially, these practices improve stakeholder wellbeing and generate employment opportunities. Environmentally, they support natural capital regeneration, reduce ecological footprints, and promote the sustainable use of resources. Despite these benefits, significant research gaps remain, particularly regarding the cross-sectoral relationships and multi-level impacts of circular bioeconomy practices. This study provides actionable implications for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, emphasizing regulatory development, strategic decision making, and future research on corporate-level impacts.
dc.description.journalNameCleaner and Circular Bioeconomy
dc.description.sponsorshipEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
dc.identifier.citationNguyen TH, Wang X, Utomo D, et al., (2025) Circular bioeconomy and sustainable food systems: what are the possible mechanisms?. Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, Volume 11, July 2025, Article number 100145
dc.identifier.eissn2772-8013
dc.identifier.elementsID567146
dc.identifier.issn2772-8013
dc.identifier.paperNo100145
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.clcb.2025.100145
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/23744
dc.identifier.volumeNo11
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.publisher.urihttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772801325000120?via%3Dihub
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject30 Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences
dc.subject3006 Food Sciences
dc.titleCircular bioeconomy and sustainable food systems: what are the possible mechanisms?
dc.typeArticle
dc.type.subtypeReview
dcterms.dateAccepted2025-03-10

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