Food Waste Management Practices in Invercargill’s Food and Beverage Sector
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Santamaria, Yanizelt Ramos
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Master of Applied Mangagement
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Southern Institute of Technology
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2024
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Omisakin, Olufemi
Duncan, Wayne
Duncan, Wayne
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Masters Dissertation
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Food waste management
Food and beverage sector
Sustainability
Staff training
Food and beverage sector
Sustainability
Staff training
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Food waste management is a significant concern within the food and beverage sector, and Invercargill, New Zealand, is no exception. Despite existing literature highlighting the importance of adequate food waste management practices, there remains a substantial gap in research specific to this region. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the current status of food waste management from the perspectives of managers, chefs, and servers in the Invercargill food and beverage sector. The research employs a qualitative methodology, using semi-structured interviews to gather in-depth insights from industry professionals. The study adopts an interpretivist philosophy, allowing for an understanding of participants' subjective experiences and perspectives. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis to identify key themes and patterns. The findings reveal that the primary sources of food waste include inefficient preparation methods, consumer behaviour and inadequate storage practices. Current management practices are found to be sufficient, but there is room for improvement, and more policy implementation and industry collaboration are needed. The study also emphasises the importance of sustainability and responsible environmental practices in mitigating food waste. Hence, this research highlights the critical role of comprehensive food waste management strategies in the food and beverage sector. It suggests that future research should expand to other regions in New Zealand, increase sample size, and incorporate mixed methods to provide a more holistic understanding of food waste management.
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