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Top 5 food trends to watch in 2025 by EIT Food

Food is politics. Functional food supports healthy ageing for all life stages. AI can enable hyper-personalised food tips ... but there are growing concerns about handing over health data to corporations. See this article from EIT Food for more food system trends to watch in 2025 #FoodTech #AI #ClimateCrisis #Innovation

The cold storage and food processing industry faces unprecedented challenges in 2024, from rising inflation to labor shortages and geopolitical risks. Embracing innovation through data analytics, AI, and sustainable practices is no longer optional but essential for survival. By staying ahead of these hurdles, we can ensure long-term success and bolster global food security. hashtag #ColdStorage #FoodProcessing #SupplyChain #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #DataAnalytics #AIinFood #LaborShortages #GeopoliticalRisks #FoodSafety #CRE

Addressing Food Insecurity with AI: Insights from UT Austin’s AI Live Event I recently attended the AI Live Event at UT Austin, where a thought-provoking session on AI and Eradicating Food Insecurity shed light on innovative solutions for a pressing global issue. The session brought together passionate leaders and cutting-edge ideas to tackle the multifaceted challenges of food access, particularly in Travis County, Texas. Food Insecurity in Austin: 1 in 7 people in Austin do not know where their next meal is coming from. 1 in 3 of them are children. Over 30% of food in the U.S. goes uneaten, mostly going to landfills where it generates environmentally harmful methane gas. While adding grocery stores to underserved neighborhoods can initially reduce food insecurity, it may inadvertently lead to increased rents, pushing low-income residents farther away. This highlights the need for innovative, sustainable, and community-centered solutions. Our Proposed AI Model: To address food insecurity sustainably and affordably, we presented an AI-driven food delivery model tailored for Austin: 1. Multilingual Order Processing: Orders in any language are processed in batches. 2. Autonomous Delivery: Reducing delivery costs through automation. 3. Route Optimization: Ensuring efficient delivery to maximize reach and minimize costs. This AI solution offers a scalable way to meet daily needs while considering the socioeconomic challenges of vulnerable communities. Together, technology and human compassion can make strides in addressing food insecurity and its root causes. Let’s build a future where everyone has equitable access to nutritious food! 

Does a spilled drop of milk ruin the whole gallon? How about a single bad apple in the entire crate? These scenarios might seem absurd, yet our food safety has often depended on similar approaches – sampling small portions and extrapolating to the whole. But is this good enough, and how can we be even better at ensuring the safety of what we eat?   You see, I'm not suggesting our food #system is riddled with problems. We have robust practices in place. But recalls, outbreaks, and foodborne illnesses still happen. So, the question lingers...can we improve? Can we shift from reacting to problems to preventing them in the first place?   This is where AI becomes fascinating. Think about sensors tirelessly monitoring temperatures and conditions throughout the #supply chain. A sudden shift in the cold storage of fish on a cargo ship could be detected in real-time, alerting for potential spoilage before it even reaches port.   Or, consider machine learning models analyzing vast amounts of #data like production records, weather patterns, even social chatter to find subtle correlations. They might spot elevated contamination risk zones in farming #operations, allowing them to focus on prevention before a problem arises.   And AI paired with #computer vision? That's like having a detail-obsessed inspector examine every inch of product, but at superhuman speed. It can catch microscopic contaminants or subtle signs of spoilage that humans would miss.   AI also works hand-in-hand with technologies like #blockchain. Blockchain gives us a secure log of a product's journey, but AI unlocks the insights within that data. It can help pinpoint the root cause of contamination remarkably quickly, minimizing the impact of a problem.   Of course, there are hurdles. AI needs clean, structured data to function well, and our #industry hasn't always excelled in that area. There's also the question of ensuring our AI systems are as unbiased as possible. But I think these are #challenges worth tackling because the potential benefits are undeniable.   AI likely won't make our food safety system perfect, but it has the power to dramatically shift the odds in our favor. I believe technology like this can help us reach a point where food recalls and illnesses become far less frequent. What do you think? How do you see AI shaping the future of food safety? Share your ideas in the comments! #bfsi #gem #egovernance #education #digitaleducation #MII #Windows #Microsoft #android #google #wishtel

🌍 New Edition of Food Science & Technology is Now Live! 🌍 This quarter, we dive into the critical theme of Sustainability of the Supply Chain. From innovative topics like insect protein and forgotten crops to ethical supply chains and the role of AI, this edition is packed with insights for food professionals dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. 🔎 Some of what you'll find: - Navigating ethical challenges in an AI-enabled food industry - Regulatory challenges for lab-grown ingredients - Insects on the Menu: Overcoming Neophobia for a Protein Revolution - Driving Change: Sustainable Food Systems and the Path Forward Access the latest issue exclusively for IFST members here: https://buff.ly/4dWvMYF Special thanks to our magazine editor Veronica Giacintucci for all her hard work behind the scenes to bring the magazine to life each quarter! #Sustainability #SupplyChain #FoodScience #IFST #AI #InsectProtein #EthicalSupplyChains

In the wake of escalating concerns over climate change and its profound impact on global food safety and security, innovative solutions are imperative. 💡 Discover the ways in which AI could be a powerful ally against climate challenges in this article from the latest issue of #FoodSafetyMagazine (free subscription required): https://brnw.ch/21wLVWz #foodsafety #foodindustry #foodsustainability #foodtechnology #AI #climatechange

Don’t put that in your mouth… No it’s not your mother talking, its AI. Imagine a world where your food ensures its own safety before it turns into a science experiment in your fridge? Well, hello, future – nice to meet you!Rather than reacting to food safety; we’re predicting it thanks to the superpowers of predictive analytics! 🌐🔮 Through advanced machine learning with microbial hazard analysis, foods and beverages constantly monitored through a network of sensors, ensuring that they stay just as fresh as the day they were harvested or produced. Foodborne illnesses affect around 2.4 million people in the Uk per year, and a staggering 48 million in the US. With climate change affecting our food production from the soil up and population growing, this advancement is an important step in combating a real issue. But not only does this benefit us from a safety perspective there are benefits to food waste too. The prediction works at multiple points in the process including: 🐑 Preventing On-Farm Contamination 🚛 Protecting Food Products in Transit 🏭 Refining Manufacturing Processes 📍 Pinpointing Supply Chain Vulnerabilities 🦠 Learning From Past Outbreaks Are you excited by this advancement? Do you know of similar cases where predictive analytics is making an impact, comment below. #PredictiveAnalytics #FoodSafety #AIRevolution #AnalyticsInAction

AI & Future Food: Technology Shaping a Regenerative Food System🌐🌍 The use of AI in designing and developing food not only enhances production efficiency but also strengthens sustainability in the global food system. Through food waste reduction, process optimization, and creating menus that are both healthy and environmentally friendly, AI-powered food systems pave the way for a sustainable and resilient future for all 🌱 🌟💡Experience Asia's first AI-driven food design for health at the Future Food Leader Summit during wHere is the Future of Future Food 2025 ✨ 👉 Click the link: https://lnkd.in/g65xE_sm #FutureFoodLeaderSummit #TastebudLab #BioBuddy #FutureFoodNetwork #GriffithFoods #FutureFood #FoodInnovation #Innovation #FoodTech #Sustainability #AI&FutureFood

Can we predict the scale of impact #AI will have on complex #foodsystems? Will these tools herald the transformations that enable better food equity, nutrition and climate resilience?