為台灣中小型農業市場蔬果剩食提供全方位解決方案:企業ESG經營

Abstract

台灣農產業常因需求波動、氣候不穩定、蔬菜外觀不符合通路規格，以及儲存與冷鏈設施不足，而面臨蔬菜過剩問題。農民因此經常產生大量剩餘農作物，導致食物浪費與收入損失。本論文提出設立一座蔬菜加工廠作為可行解方，旨在連結供給端（蔬菜農民與供應商）與需求端（雙北地區的長照中心、養老機構及其他高齡照護單位），建立穩定且高效率的供需鏈，協助農民與蔬菜商減輕剩菜壓力，並穩定供應營養蔬菜給實際有需求的照護體系。 本商業提案以加工廠為營運核心，打造一個重視ESG（環境、社會、治理）理念的永續生態系統。工廠將剩餘蔬菜進行清洗、切割與包裝，製成便利即用的蔬菜產品，讓原本可能遭棄置的作物轉化為具價值、可日常食用的食材。除加工外，亦提供最佳化的配送安排，確保蔬菜能高效、準時送達照護單位。此一整合模式有助於農民與供應商創造穩定收益，減少浪費，並支援高齡與弱勢族群的膳食需求。 本篇論文所提出的商業模型旨在建立一套具擴展性與永續性的運作體系，進一步強化台灣農業經濟與社會照護的整體韌性。透過加工與配送的有效整合，不僅可將剩食轉化為可用資源，也有助於串聯農業與照護體系；此模型具備了跨區域推廣潛力，對於全球減少食物浪費與推動永續糧食系統，亦將帶來實質貢獻。

Taiwan’s agricultural sector is often burdened by surplus vegetables arising from fluctuating demand, unpredictable weather, and inadequate storage infrastructure. As a result, farmers frequently face unsold produce, leading to significant food waste and income losses. This thesis proposes the establishment of a vegetable processing factory as a practical solution to bridge the gap between the supply market, comprising vegetable farmers and suppliers, and the demand market, which includes long-term care centers, nursing homes, and elderly institutions. By creating this direct connection, the model not only reduces surplus-related costs for farmers but also provides a reliable channel for distributing nutritious vegetables to those in need. Through this factory-centered approach, the business will create an ESG-oriented ecosystem that adds value to surplus produce. It will repurpose leftover vegetables by cleaning, cutting, and repacking them into convenient, ready-to-use products, transforming waste into valuable food supplies. The factory will offer optimized scheduling services, ensuring efficient and timely distribution of processed vegetables to care institutions. This integrated model provides farmers or distributors with a stable income stream, minimizes waste, and supports the food needs of Taiwan’s elderly and vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the proposal aims to develop a scalable and sustainable system that enhances Taiwan’s agricultural economy and social welfare. By efficiently linking suppliers with demand through processing and distribution, it transforms surplus into opportunity, improves food security, and builds resilience in farming and care sectors. This model could also be replicated in other regions facing similar challenges, contributing to global efforts to reduce food waste and promote sustainable food systems.