Estudo de caso "um bom app": iniciativa tecnológica para reduzir o desperdício de alimentos

Abstract

It is estimated that around a third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted along the food supply chain, leading to economic, social and environmental losses. To avoid these losses and reduce the impact of food losses and waste on the food system, several initiatives have emerged to prevent and reduce food waste. One such initiative is the Um Bom APP, which addresses the potential loss of unsold food in the retail and food service industry. The startup basic approach consists of a consumer application with a system where “magic bags” can be ordered from various stores. They are called “magic” because the consumer does not know in advance what these boxes contain. These magic boxes need to be picked up in stores and contain food that would otherwise go to waste. In this way, food is not wasted. The research project described in this dissertation aims to contribute to food waste solutions and food loss reduction in the cross field between retail and consumers. Within this specific research project, we measured food waste in gastronomic establishments in the city of Rio de Janeiro and followed the results of those who adopted this application. This contributes to creating in-depth insights into the potential of the Um Bom App initiative in reducing food waste.