How to Build a Bioeconomic Food System: A Thematic Review

Diego Durante Mühl (), Mariana Vargas Braga Silva () and Letícia Oliveira ()
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Diego Durante Mühl: Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS)
Mariana Vargas Braga Silva: Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS)
Letícia Oliveira: Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS)

Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2024, vol. 4, issue 3, 1697-1727

Abstract: Abstract The circular bioeconomy uses biological systems, material, and energy flows to solve the problems of managing scarce resources and reinventing the economic system. However, the basis of our food production system could be more sustainable, and, in the face of climate change, food security is an issue that requires discussion. Meanwhile, many researchers are exploring ways to promote a sustainable food production system based on the bioeconomy concept. However, specialists are still determining what a sustainable food production system should be. Therefore, this article aims to determine how the bioeconomy can help society to build a more resilient food production system. We applied bibliometric methods to identify the main themes of the research area, which were then interrelated to provide a holistic understanding of the scientific literature. The prominent themes were biomass, biofuels, biotechnology, bioenergy, biomolecules, and biopolymers. Based on the themes raised in the bibliometrics, we propose a circular bioeconomy food production system. Finally, this study consolidates knowledge and points to an important goal that society and researchers should pursue to ensure the sustainability and resilience of the food production system.

Keywords: Agriculture; Bioeconomy; Circular economy; Waste management; Food security (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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