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With escalating concerns over sustainability and public health, the integration of plant-based options has the potential to advance the overall sustainability goals. This opinion paper discusses the role of plant-based foods in addressing current environmental, health, and socioeconomic challenges. Plant-based diets offer significant environmental benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, soil health preservation, water pollution mitigation, and biodiversity promotion through diverse crop cultivation practices. Additionally, they are linked to various health benefits and potentially mitigate the burden on healthcare systems. Leveraging technological advancements can further increase efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable practices throughout the entire food supply chain. Plant-based diets could promote more equitable resource distribution and create new opportunities for employment and economic growth. Nevertheless, the complexity of socioeconomic aspects requires careful consideration to ensure inclusive and sustainable outcomes.
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Current Opinion in Food Science specifically provides expert views on current advances in food science in a clear and readable format. It also evaluates the most noteworthy papers from original publications, annotated by experts.
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Expert Views on Current Advances: Clear and readable insights from experts in the field regarding current advances in food science.
Evaluation of Noteworthy Papers: Annotated evaluations of the most interesting papers from the extensive array of original publications.
Themed Sections: The subject of food science is divided into themed sections, each reviewed once a year.
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