Toward a better understanding of value destruction: The case of food waste

Value is perhaps one of the most intensively examined concepts in business research. Although prior work greatly contributed to the understanding of the value concept and how it can be generated, proposed, captured and distributed, little is known about its destruction. This special issue focuses on food waste as a prime example of value destruction through proactive action or passive non-activity. Individually, as well as collectively, the articles in the special issue contribute to current debates and discussions by providing a more nuanced understanding of food waste and food waste management, by integrating conceptual, empirical and practical insights, and by offering theoretical contributions that extend and advance the current state of knowledge.