
Alternative methods for improving traditional food processing have increased in the last decades.
Food packaging can be considered as a passive barrier that protects food from environmental factors such as ultraviolet light, oxygen, water vapour, pressure and heat.
Over the years, chemical pre-treatments have been used intensively to maintain apple quality and reduce decay during postharvest.

Food production on our planet is dominantly based on agricultural practices developed during stable Holocene climatic conditions.
Background: In 2020, human society underwent several drastic changes due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which generated an unprecedented global impact.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global lockdown that has abruptly shut down core businesses and caused a worldwide recession.

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The need to assess major infrastructure performance under a changing climate is widely recognized yet rarely practiced, particularly in rapidly growing African economies.
Food insecurity caused by climate change has become one of the main issues on the global agenda.