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Food Business Review | Monday, March 21, 2022
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Today's industrial sector has been infiltrated by technology, and the food and the food-packaging industry is no different. Technology over the years has transformed how we produce and deliver our food using the help of robotics, applications, and data processing techniques.
Machines and Robotics:
Using machines can reduce the cost of keeping the food fresh and preventing wilting. The rising usage of robotics in the food industry is a tangible example of technology as it can minimize safety hazards for the dangerous jobs prevalent in the organization.
Drones:
Precision agriculture can be considered a classic example of technological advancement in the food-processing industry. With GPS and satellite imagery, crops can be monitored more efficiently, resulting in greater crop yield. With monitoring, the farmers can also examine the soil and the product's condition through drones to identify and locate damaged crops and tend to them immediately.
3D Printing:
3D printing has been established as an eminent instrument in several industries in the last few years, and the food industry is one among them. From printing a pizza to creating soft foods for those who cannot chew properly, 3D impression opens the door to a world of innovations that were unthinkable earlier. Moreover, the food quality is also maintained throughout the whole process, which helps to continue food sustainability.
Packaging and Waste Management:
Consumers pay attention to details for damaging ingredients while buying food, as consumption of healthy and sustainable food is one of the chief concerns of the purchaser. Several organizations use technology to support them "go green." By digitizing their exclusive performances, companies in the food industry can root out the use of plastics and other damaging packaging options. The progress of technology could be the key to eliminating world hunger and solving waste management problems.