Holistic risk assessments of food systems

This publication addresses the importance of holistic assessments in integrating various crucial criteria associated with food systems. They allow for a science- based approach by incorporating specialized scientific expertise (e.g., predictive microbiology models, LCA tools, socioeconomics) within the assessments.

They are also essential to address the additional burden of emerging food safety and security issues due to climate change and others which require compromises (e.g., increase water use to reduce microbial load in produce). Decision-making within food systems will evolve as regulatory authorities are constantly challenged to find solutions that incorporate various criteria related to sustainability (Marette and R´equillart, 2020; Tribaldos and Kortetm¨aki, 2022).

Find more about this publication here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2024.100802