Modern circular agricultural value chains encompass stages from production, processing, and packaging to distribution and consumption. Optimizing these chains helps minimize post-harvest losses and fully utilize the value of each component of agricultural products instead of discarding them. For instance, fruit peels from processing factories can be transformed into biodegradable packaging or high-value food additives. Designing a circular supply chain requires a holistic, end-to-end perspective to maximize resource-use efficiency. Research on circular logistics management is emerging as a major trend, facilitating the connection between farmers, enterprises, and consumers within a symbiotic network. Reducing losses not only increases profitability for producers but also lowers product costs for end consumers.
This optimization requires close coordination among stakeholders, along with the application of traceability technologies and digital platforms to manage the flow of materials and information. When value chains operate under a circular model, waste released into the environment is minimized, while resource-use efficiency is maximized. The adoption of circular business models also enables enterprises to build green brands and better meet the growing demand for sustainable consumption. This not only enhances product value but also transforms the perception of agricultural goods—from being seen as mere commodities to components of an integrated value chain. This is the key to achieving efficient production, environmental protection, and meeting increasingly stringent market requirements (Perdana et al., 2023).
Authors: Hao Phu Dong, Binh Thanh Nguyen*
References:
Perdana, T., Kusnandar, K., Perdana, H. H., & Hermiatin, F. R. (2023). Circular supply chain governance for sustainable fresh agricultural products: Minimizing food loss and utilizing agricultural waste. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 41, 391-403.
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