Food Science, Sustainability and Bioeconomy

As the world’s food systems grapple with intensifying climate shocks, resource constraints, rapid technological shifts, and evolving consumer expectations, the urgency to re-envision food business through the lens of innovation sciences and the bioeconomy has never been greater. This book bridges the persistent divide between technical detail and practical entrepreneurship, policy, and design imperatives. It offers a dynamic fusion of scientific-engineering convergence, smart digital supply chains, circular economy breakthroughs, and inclusive innovation—spanning bio-based technologies, financing models, policy frameworks, functional foods, urban agriculture, and resilient infrastructure. With actionable models, real-world cases, and cross-sectoral insights, it empowers readers to drive transformational change at the nexus of technology, enterprise, and sustainability, positioning them as leaders in the future-fit bioeconomy. It combines conceptual depth, case-driven insights , and practical frameworks—offering scholarly rigor for academic programs while remaining accessible and action-oriented for real-world application and executive education. Uniquely bridges food science, sustainable entrepreneurship, and bioeconomic principles into a unified, practical approach—equipping readers with actionable insights and real-world case studies that enable them to lead systemic change in food systems. Summarizes bio-based systems, digital innovation, social equity, and circular economy perspectives, emphasizing inclusivity and global collaboration, making it an ideal resource for students, entrepreneurs, and policymakers seeking to drive sustainable, resilient, and equitable food sector transformation. Ideal for graduate students, early-career professionals, interdisciplinary researchers students, entrepreneurs, policy designers, and innovation managers seeking to understand or apply cutting-edge practices across food, agriculture, and bio-based sectors.