Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends on Food Waste and Food Loss (2014–2024): Subject Area Trends and Global Collaboration

Iman Jaladri; Yanuarti Petrika; Jonny Syah R Purba; Didik Haryadi

doi:10.55927/fjst.v5i2.9

Authors

Iman Jaladri Poltekkes Pontianak
Yanuarti Petrika Poltekkes Pontianak
Jonny Syah R Purba Poltekkes Pontianak
Didik Haryadi Poltekkes Pontianak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v5i2.9

Keywords:

Food Waste, Food Loss, Bibliometric Analysis, Scopus, VOSviewer, Sustainability, Research Trends.

Abstract

Food waste and food loss are strategic issues in the food and nutrition sector that have a wide impact on environmental sustainability, food security, and global economic efficiency. The increase in the volume of food waste encourages the development of cross-disciplinary research, so comprehensive scientific mapping is needed to understand the direction and dynamics of its development. This study aims to analyze trends, knowledge structures, subject areas, and global collaboration patterns of food waste research and food loss during the period 2014–2024. The study used a bibliometric approach with data sources derived from the Scopus database, covering 5,390 journal articles analyzed using VOSviewer software and Microsoft Excel. The analysis was conducted to identify annual publication trends, geographical distribution, author and institutional productivity, dominant area subjects, and thematic clusters of research. The results show a significant increase in the number of publications until it peaked in 2022, with China's dominance in the number of articles, institutional affiliations, and scientific collaboration networks. However, the articles with the highest citation rates and journals with the greatest scientific impact are still dominated by European and American countries, indicating a gap between the quantity of publications and global scientific influence. In terms of subject areas, research is dominated by Environmental Sciences, Energy, and Engineering, while the contribution of Social Sciences and Economics is relatively limited. Overall, this study emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and strengthening a more balanced international collaboration to improve the quality, relevance, and global impact of food waste and food loss research in supporting sustainable food systems

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