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Organic and Inorganic Contamination in Food: From Farm to Fork
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Organic and Inorganic Contamination in Food: From Farm to Fork

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Product Quality and Safety".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 September 2024) | Viewed by 3279

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Vincenzo Nava

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Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy
Interests: inorganic and organic contamination; food safety; environment contamination; potentially toxic elements; pesticides; plasticizers
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Prof. Dr. Giuseppa Di Bella

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Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
Interests: food contamination; food safety; plasticizers; bisphenols; environmental pollutants
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Dr. Ambrogina Albergamo

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Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
Interests: food safety; plasticizers; mediterranean foods; food supply chain; bisphenols
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit a contribution to this Special Issue of Agriculture, entitled “Organic and Inorganic Contamination in Food: From Farm to Fork”.

The industrialization and urbanization, the use of chemicals in agriculture, and contaminant leaching during food processing contribute to the accumulation/transport of pollutants in the ecosystem (air, water, and soil) and, consequently, in the food chain. In this context, the Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy, which is the 10-year plan developed by the European Commission as part of the European Green Deal, promotes several efforts to guide the transition to a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. Indeed, F2F encourages actions/targets for the entire food supply chain, from production to consumption, including distribution, as one of the key objectives to ensure food safety. This objective is based on the presence of contaminants in the ecosystem and in food. The aim of this Special Issue is to collect high-quality/innovative papers on the quality and safety of agricultural products. All studies related to the identification/quantification of organic (i.e., pesticides, PAHs, PCBs, plasticizers, bisphenols, etc.) and inorganic (e.g., potentially toxic elements) contaminants will be considered. In addition, review articles and original research on innovative and green approaches/solutions to reduce food contamination are welcome. It is hoped that this Special Issue will highlight the potential of multidisciplinary approaches to the complex set of challenges observed at different processes and stages of the agri-food chain with the aim of achieving a safer agri-food system.

Dr. Vincenzo Nava
Prof. Dr. Giuseppa Di Bella
Dr. Ambrogina Albergamo
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Keywords

  • organic contaminants
  • potentially toxic elements
  • process contaminants, sustainable practices
  • soil contamination
  • environmental chemistry
  • sustainable agriculture
  • food safety
  • food supply chain

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Safety Assessment of Honeys from Northern and Southern Algerian Regions
by Sofiane Derrar, Vincenzo Nava, Mohamed Amine Ayad, Mohamed Said Saim, Hebib Aggad, Irene Maria Spanò, Federica Litrenta, Michelangelo Leonardi, Ambrogina Albergamo, Vincenzo Lo Turco, Angela Giorgia Potortì and Giuseppa Di Bella
Agriculture 2024, 14(9), 1503; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14091503 - 2 Sep 2024
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Although the EU is a major producer of honey, commercial production is often insufficient to meet market demand and, as a result, honey is often imported into the EU from extra-EU countries that lack regulatory standards for food safety and quality. Since honey [...] Read more.
Although the EU is a major producer of honey, commercial production is often insufficient to meet market demand and, as a result, honey is often imported into the EU from extra-EU countries that lack regulatory standards for food safety and quality. Since honey is a matrix highly susceptible to contamination, monitoring the quality and safety of extra-EU honey is of significant importance to show potential safety gaps. Hence, aim of the study was to monitor the mineral profile of monofloral and multifloral honeys from different regions of North (provinces of Tiaret and Laghouat) and South Algeria (province of Tindouf). In almost all the samples, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cd and Pb were found at levels exceeding the limits set for honey by the Codex Alimentarius and European Regulation 915/2023. In addition, a PCA analysis pointed out that the analysis of the element profile was useful to discriminate Algerian honeys more on the basis of geographical than botanical origin. The dietary exposure assessment indicates that the investigated honeys can be safely consumed in quantities comparable to those considered in Europe (1.8 g/day) and North Africa (0.3 g/day). Hopefully, data from this study may solicit the Algerian government to set regulatory limits on inorganic elements in honey and align with other international standards, to create a harmonized network able to improve the safety of this food. Full article
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Exploring Sustainability in Wineries: Evaluating Food Safety and Environmental Management Aligning with the Farm to Fork Strategy
by Jesús López-Santiago, Amelia Md Som, Fahmi Asyadi Bin Md Yusof, Fernando R. Mazarrón and María Teresa Gómez-Villarino
Agriculture 2024, 14(3), 330; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14030330 - 20 Feb 2024
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The Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy, a key initiative of the European Commission under the European Green Deal, strives to make the European Union’s (EU) economy sustainable. Focused on the food system, the F2F Strategy prioritizes sustainability in agriculture, eco-friendly practices, biodiversity preservation, [...] Read more.
The Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy, a key initiative of the European Commission under the European Green Deal, strives to make the European Union’s (EU) economy sustainable. Focused on the food system, the F2F Strategy prioritizes sustainability in agriculture, eco-friendly practices, biodiversity preservation, and climate change mitigation. It targets high food safety (FS) and environmental management (EM) standards across the Agri-food Supply Chain (ASC). Addressing sustainability challenges in the wine industry, this study delves into the Wine Value Chain (WVC). Emphasizing the intricate sustainability interplay within the WVC, this study concentrates on FS and EM to ensure the long-term viability of wine production. The primary goal is to create a comprehensive sustainability evaluation method for wineries, incorporating performance indicators from FS and EM components. The methodology involves assessing Food Safety Management Systems (FSMSs), evaluating Environmental Management Systems (EMSs), investigating contamination risks, and synthesizing results into a sustainability matrix. Findings highlight commendable FS practices, such as widespread Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) adoption and underscore the need for increased EM focus. Notable figures include a 76.2% adoption of the HACCP system and 68.8% of wineries implementing an EMS. Performance indicators become critical for sustainability assessment, forming the cornerstone to gauge the industry’s effective sustainability management aligned with the F2F Strategy. This study stresses the holistic integration of FS and EM practices, providing insights into workforce engagement, regulatory compliance, and sustainable objectives. This research offers a tool for evaluating and advancing sustainability in the wine industry culminating in a sustainability matrix. Full article
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