Short vs. Long-Distance Avocado Supply Chains: Life Cycle Assessment Impact Associated to Transport and Effect of Fruit Origin and Supply Conditions Chain on Primary and Secondary Metabolites

Short vs. Long-Distance Avocado Supply Chains: Life Cycle Assessment Impact Associated to Transport and Effect of Fruit Origin and Supply Conditions Chain on Primary and Secondary Metabolites

Avocado consumption and trade are increasing worldwide, with North America and Europe being the main importing regions. Spain is the major European avocado producer (90% of the production), yet it only supplies 10% of the market. Consequently, more than 90% of the avocados consumed in Europe are imp...

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Main Authors: Romina Pedreschi, Excequel Ponce, Ignacia Hernández, Claudia Fuentealba, Antonio Urbina, Jose J. González-Fernández, Jose I. Hormaza, David Campos, Rosana Chirinos, Encarna Aguayo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
life cycle analysis
Hass
fatty acid profile
tocopherols
phytosterols
phenolics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/12/1807

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