Understanding the behavioral intention of rural women to engage in green poultry farming: A psychological analysis by Pouria Ataei, Hamed Ghadermarzi, Hamid Karimi, Meysam Menatizadeh, Nasim Izadi

“…Promoting sustainable agricultural practices requires an understanding of the psychological factors that influence behavioral intentions, particularly among rural women who play a pivotal role in local food systems. This study explores rural women's intention to adopt green poultry farming as a sustainable and healthy production approach using the Health Belief Model (HBM). …”
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Kinetic Modelling of Betalain Stability and Color Changes in Yogurt During Storage by Onur Guneser

“…Further studies need to be carried out to reveal the relationship between color parameters and natural pigments in food systems.…”
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The implications of the ongoing war on Gaza for food sustainability by Abdo Hassoun, Ahmed Hamad, Dalal Iriqat, Mohammed Nijim, Yamina Bouchikh, Mohamed Buheji, Tahani Z. Aldahdouh

“…The ongoing war has had devastating consequences, severely affecting socioeconomic and environmental aspects, particularly food systems. This work investigates the impact of the ongoing war on food security and food-related sustainable development goals (SDGs) from local, regional, and global perspectives. …”
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Superfoods: exploring sustainability perspectives between nutrient synthesizers and accumulators by G. Santunione, G. Montevecchi, G. Montevecchi

“…The aim is to provide a framework for identifying and promoting superfoods that align with environmental and social sustainability goals, helping guide both consumers and producers toward more responsible choices in food systems. Analyzing the sources and characteristics of the main compounds found in superfoods reveals that most of them come from plants or bacteria, rather than animal origins. …”
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Profiling bacterial communities of irrigation water and leafy green vegetables produced by small-scale farms and sold in informal settlements in South Africa by D. M. Kgoale, J. K. Gokul, S. Duvenage, E. M. Du Plessis, L. Korsten

“…Little is known of the presence of these organisms on leafy green vegetables in the informal unregulated food systems. This study aimed to profile bacterial communities in irrigation water (flooding and overhead irrigation water) and leafy green vegetables (Brassica rapa L. chinensis and Brassica rapa varieties of morogo) to establish the natural bacterial flora at the water-fresh produce interface from five small-scale farms in two provinces in South Africa. …”
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Encapsulation of anthocyanins from purple corn cob via antisolvent precipitation: Effect of pH and zein/gum arabic ratio on the antioxidant activity, particle size and thermal stab... by Johan Mendoza, Omar Peñuñuri-Miranda, María d.C. Valdez-Cárdenas, Carmen O. Melendez-Pizarro, Daniel Lardizabal-Gutiérrez, Francisco Paraguay-Delgado, Armando Quintero-Ramos

“…These results highlight the potential of encapsulating ARE from purple corn cob in Z/GA matrices as a method to preserve anthocyanins functionality, improve their thermal stability during food processing, and enhance application in food systems. Additionally, this approach offers a sustainable alternative, adding value to agricultural by-products and promoting waste valorization in the food industry. …”
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Phenomic characterization of Crotalaria germplasm for crop improvement by Joshua Kiilu Muli, Johnstone O. Neondo, Peter K. Kamau, Eddy Odari, Nancy L. M. Budambula

“…Abstract Background Diversification of global food systems through exploration of traditional varieties and wild edible plant species is a focal mitigation strategy for food security worldwide. …”
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An Investigation into Major Causes for Postharvest Losses of Horticultural Crops and Their Handling Practice in Debre Markos, North-Western Ethiopia by Yebirzaf Yeshiwas, Esubalew Tadele

“…In developing countries, food systems are mainly characterized by unorganized, traditional supply chains, and limited market infrastructure. …”
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Artisanal and farmer bread making practices differently shape fungal species community composition in French sourdoughs by Michel, Elisa, Masson, Estelle, Bubbendorf, Sandrine, Lapicque, Léocadie, Nidelet, Thibault, Segond, Diego, Guézenec, Stéphane, Marlin, Thérèse, Devillers, Hugo, Rué, Olivier, Onno, Bernard, Legrand, Judith, Sicard, Delphine

“…Preserving microbial diversity in food systems is one of the many challenges to be met to achieve food security and quality. …”
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A Novel Wild-Type <i>Lacticaseibacillus paracasei</i> Strain Suitable for the Production of Functional Yoghurt and Ayran Products by Ioanna Prapa, Chrysoula Pavlatou, Vasiliki Kompoura, Anastasios Nikolaou, Electra Stylianopoulou, George Skavdis, Maria E. Grigoriou, Yiannis Kourkoutas

“…The strains were able to grow at low pH and high NaCl concentrations, conditions that prevail in food systems (cell counts ranged from 1.77 to 8.48 log CFU/mL after exposure to pH 3 and from 5.66 to 9.52 log CFU/mL after exposure to NaCl concentrations up to 8%). …”
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Socio-economic and ecological factors linked to the adoption of foreign livestock breeds by Zimbabwean smallholders farmers in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area by Chiedza R. Mudavanhu, Prisca H. Mugabe, Venancio H. Imbayarwo-Chikosi, Billy Mukamuri, Alexandre Caron

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Eurotium Cristatum Postfermentation of Fireweed and Apple Tree Leaf Herbal Teas by Tatiana A. Efimenko, Elena F. Shanenko, Tatiana G. Mukhamedzhanova, Olga V. Efremenkova, Yuriy A. Nikolayev, Elena N. Bilanenko, Marina V. Gernet, Artem G. Grishin, Ivan N. Serykh, Sergey V. Shevelev, Byazilya F. Vasilyeva, Svetlana N. Filippova, Galina I. El-Registan

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Frontline to farm: Sustainable farming training for military veterans and beginning farmers by A.C. Fanatico, L.G. Gibbard, S.B. Bramall

“…Sustainable agriculture protects environmental resources, increases equity for military veterans and beginning farmers, and builds resilience in local and regional food systems.…”
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Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Chemically Pretreated Ndou Sweet Potato Flour by Khuthadzo Ngoma, Mpho E. Mashau, Henry Silungwe

“…The findings of this study show the possibilities of using NSP flour in food systems as gelling agent, fat replacer, and thickeners.…”
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Pesticides in Honeybee Products—Determination of Pesticides in Bee Pollen, Propolis, and Royal Jelly from Polish Apiary by Agata Swiatly-Blaszkiewicz, Agnieszka Klupczynska-Gabryszak, Eliza Matuszewska-Mach, Joanna Matysiak, Everaldo Attard, Dariusz Kowalczyk, Aleksandra Adamkiewicz, Bogumiła Kupcewicz, Jan Matysiak

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High-throughput analysis of microbiomes in a meat processing facility: are food processing facilities an establishment niche for persisting bacterial communities? by Zhaohui S. Xu, Vi D. Pham, Xianqin Yang, Michael G. Gänzle

“…Abstract Background Microbial spoilage in meat impedes the development of sustainable food systems. However, our understanding of the origin of spoilage microbes is limited. …”
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Impact of Microplastic-Amended Soil on Seed Germination of Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) in a Controlled Environment by Abigail Tatum, Victoria Martin, Vanaja Kankarla

“…There is enough research to show the effects of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments; however, much is unclear about the effects of MPs on soil and food systems. To address this knowledge gap, two replicated germination experiments were conducted under a controlled environment in a germination chamber at the Water School Lab, Florida Gulf Coast University. …”
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Food-based indices for the assessment of nutritive value and environmental impact of meals and diets: A systematic review protocol. by Eva-Leanne Thomas, David Livingstone, Anne P Nugent, Jayne V Woodside, Paul Brereton

“…Though these challenges are multifaceted, shifting to healthy dietary choices from sustainable food systems is one solution. Food-based labelling is a common public-health strategy aimed at influencing consumption practices, primarily displaying front-of-pack nutrition labelling to encourage healthier choices. …”
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Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture by Patricia L. Abdian, Miguel Cámara, Fabricio D. Cassan, Gabriel Castrillo, Marisa Díaz, Gustavo Gonzalez Anta, Claire Hodge, Jo Slater-Jefferies, Cait E. MacPhee, Enzo Moriconi, Paulina D. Rakowska, Rasmita Raval, Duncan Ross, Juan F. Sandoval, Diego O. Serra, Claudio Valverde, Jeremy Webb, Ana Winters

“…Future research collaborations between the two countries in this area could have significant benefits for global agricultural innovation and the development of sustainable food systems. This publication takes on a ‘white paper’ format, consolidating complex discussions from a workshop between NBIC and Argentine researchers. …”
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Socio-economic and demographic determinants of undernutrition among 6–59 months old children living in Malawian stunting hotspots: a cross-sectional community study by Patrick Ndovie, Smith G. Nkhata, Numeri Geresomo, Robert Fungo, Vincent Nyau, Justice Munthali

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