Tag: Sustainability
Life cycle-based environmental methods and indicators for sustainable consumption and production in New Zealand food systems
An extensive LCA study was then undertaken for the orchard stage of the New Zealand avocado value chain, to guide the development of indicators for facilitating continuous environmental improvement. Data were collected from 49 orchards across the three main growing regions in New Zealand, plus 4 orchards that were recently established and thus classified as being in the non-productive and low production years of the avocado orchard life cycle. Individual orchard, regional and national level impact
Challenging the Sustainability Narrative: Unveiling the hidden socioecological costs of plant-based alternatives.
This thesis investigates the hidden socio-ecological costs associated with plant-based alternatives, with a particular focus on avocados produced in Michoacán, Mexico. This study employs a convergent mixed-methods design using three distinct components: Lifecycle Analysis (LCA), Emergy Analysis (EmA) and Political Ecology (PE). The LCA revealed a carbon footprint of 5.96 kg CO₂e per 1kg avocado, placing avocado production on par with other high-impact animal food sources, such as poultry. The
Characterizing avocado production systems for Ugandan exports: the need for consolidation and support for sustainable development
Hass avocado production and trade are rapidly expanding globally, with increasing consumer demands on quality, safety and sustainability. Last decade, the contribution of East Africa has increased tremendously following several comparative advantages. However, despite substantial recent public and private investments, Uganda’s Hass production and export lags behind neighboring countries. This is mainly due to the sector’s limited organization, resulting in a fragmented market with varying socio-economic,
Critical analysis of socio-natural dynamics driven by the agricultural commodity boom: the case of Hass avocado in northern Caldas, Colombia
This explanatory study investigates the expansion of Hass avocado plantations (HAP) and their transformative impact on the socio-natural dynamics in Salamina, Caldas, Colombia. The central research question—Why are Hass avocado plantations expanding and transforming the socio-natural dynamics in the Global South?—is addressed through a systematic approach grounded in interdisciplinary frameworks and methods. To address this overarching question, a robust theoretical framework was first developed
Factors Influencing Marketing Supply of Avocado Fruits: A Systematic Literature Review
The global avocado industry is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing demand in both domestic and international markets. However, the efficiency and sustainability of avocado supply chains face numerous challenges. The objective of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review on the factors influencing the marketing supply of avocado fruits from the years 2015 to 2025. The review was conducted on 10 articles published in various journals, using a qualitative methodology through MS
Gendered Land Use Decision-Making and Income Control in Avocado Farming: A Case Study of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania
The growing demand for avocados in Tanzania has led to land reallocation and changes in agricultural practices, particularly in the Southern Highlands, where land is being increasingly dedicated to avocado farming. This study addresses the gap in the existing literature by investigating intra-household decision-making regarding land sales and allocations for avocado farming, as well as income management, with a focus on gender dynamics and their implications for gender equality. The study used an