Fruit processing generates large amounts of by-products (BPs) that play a key role in the economic, social and environmental crisis. Although these residues are not usually used, they have better nutritional and bioactive value than the edible part. Considering that the circular economy is a sustainable approach to promote a zero waste processing system, the objective of this study was to use bibliometric analysis and data mining to provide a body of knowledge on trends in the field of research on fruit BPs under circular economy strategies. The publication of the SDGs has stimulated the adoption of circular economy strategies to use fruit BPs, which was reflected in the growth of scientific production since 2015. Although it is suggested that the field of study is at an exponential stage, development is limited by the lack of regulatory instruments to regulate the use of fruit BPs. The ...