Identifying Loss and Waste Hotspots and Data Gaps throughout the Wheat and Bread Lifecycle in the Fars Province of Iran through Value Stream Mapping

Reducing wheat and bread loss waste is crucial for ensuring global food security sustainability. The importance of reducing particularly significant in Iran, where a staple crop vital component the country’s security. A value stream mapping study was conducted to identify hotspots critical data gaps along lifecycle (WBL). In October 2018, 14 experts were surveyed Fars province, Iran’s second-largest producer. presents detailed cradle-to-grave overview WBL identifies farms, foodservice, households as hotspots. results revealed regarding on-farm household waste. Additionally, although exist other segments WBL, they are not readily accessible nor utilized report waste, highlighting need transparency within system further research compile existing analyze Other researchers can employ holistic approach present investigate throughout items different geographical contexts. methodology adopted this offers advantages defining scope assessment circular economy studies.