A Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis on Maturity Analysis Indicators in Food Companies

The global rise in industrial activity is leading to unprecedented environmental degradation. To combat this trend, industries must adopt a proactive approach toward environmental sustainability. Eco-innovation, defined as introducing new products, manufacturing processes, or management practices that reduce environmental risks, is essential in this effort. While general industry models for assessing eco-innovation maturity exist, there is a notable lack of such models tailored specifically for the food industry. This article aims to bridge this gap by contributing to the current understanding of eco-innovation maturity assessment indicators for food industries. We present findings from a systematic literature review conducted across three databases, covering publications from 2018 to June 2024. This research focused on identifying indicators suitable for evaluating eco-innovation maturity specifically within the food industry, as the existing models predominantly cater to general industries. The study concludes that assessing eco-innovation maturity in the food industry is feasible and proposes indicators for evaluating companies within this sector.