Thank you for highlighting the importance of technology within food supply chains to shape sustainability and innovation. I fully support this perspective and believe that adopting sustainable strategies is crucial for addressing challenges like resource inefficiency, environmental impact, and food loss in supply chains.

To further enrich this discussion, I recommend reading our research papers that provide valuable insights and frameworks related to innovations in food supply chains and sustainability practices, with a particular focus on the citrus industry and related sectors:

Alzubi, Kassem, & Noche (2022): A comparative life cycle assessment that evaluates packaging options to reduce citrus loss during transportation. (doi.org/10.3390/su141912644)

Alzubi & Noche (2022): This paper develops a multi-objective model to identify sustainable locations for citrus hubs. (doi.org/10.3390/su142114463)

Alzubi et al. (2023): A system dynamics model designed to improve the sustainability of citrus farmers in the Jordan Valley. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clpl.2023.100034)

Alzubi et al. (2024): This life cycle cost analysis provides actionable insights into improving cost efficiency in citrus supply chains. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2023.200199)

Alzubi et al. (2024). Optimizing a Closed-Loop Agricultural Supply Chain: A Case Study from Jordan. (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63793-3_11)

Kassem et al. (2024). Operational Practices Catalogue for Sustainable Citrus Supply Chains (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63793-3_10)

Ashraf et al. (2024). Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Orange Juice Production in Egypt Through Life Cycle Assessment. (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63793-3_3)

Alzubi,E. and Noche, B., 2022. Improving Sustainability of Orange Supply Chain: A System Dynamics Model to Eliminating Pre-Harvesting Loss, Increase Workers, to Improve Farmer’s Profit. (https://doi.org/10.46254/AN12.20220733)

Alzubi, E. (2024). Integrating Circular Economy Strategies for Sustainable Citrus Supply Chains. (https://doi.org/10.17185/duepublico/82607)

These studies offer evidence-based approaches and tools that can significantly enhance the sustainability and resilience of supply chains. Exploring these resources can inspire actionable strategies for sustainable development in the context of agriculture and supply chain optimization, especially when it combines the circular economy and closed-loop supply chain to enhance the sustainability of food supply chains and food security.