Energy indicators and topics in food supply chains' life cycle assessmentVidergar, Petra (Avtor) Kovačič Lukman, Rebeka (Avtor) energyfood supply chainlife cycle assessmentLeximancerFood supply chains have a significant impact on the environment, using large amounts of fossil energy resources and other non-renewable resources. Energy is directly and indirectly needed in all the steps along the food supply chain. This paper explores energy-related indicators in food supply chains and life cycle assessment within sixty-six research papers, gathered from the Web of Science database. Furthermore, a quantitative content analysis was carried out to assess the research trends and future opportunities regarding energy-related topics. The results revealed that a holistic perspective is needed, as energy-related indicators should be included in the use and end-of-life stages, not only in the production processes, and that the inclusion should follow the life cycle assessment methodology. The current research topics are energy issues related to production processes and environmental impacts. Improvements are possible in extending research areas to renewable resources, whole lifecycle perspectives, and socio-economic consequences.Fakulteta za energetiko Univerze v Mariboru20192023-12-05 09:34:04Znanstveno delo86482sl