Food waste in the meat processing chain. To minimize food loss, actions along the meat chain are necessary. [German]Original Title Food Waste in der Fleisch verarbeitenden Kette. Um Lebensmittelverluste zu minimieren, sind Handlungen entlang der Kette Fleisch notwendig.

摘要

This article discusses the causes and influencing factors of meat and meat product losses prior to consumption. The 4 main reasons that explain these losses are: (1) premature deterioration (before the end of the expiration date); (2) the expiration date (MHDs) to the point of sale (POS) or until the food service area; (3) the foods do not meet the quality and safety requirements; and (4) the end of the MHDs and consumer behaviour. Options for action to reduce food wastes along the meat processing chain are discussed.