{"id":399,"date":"2023-12-15T14:31:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T09:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/?p=399"},"modified":"2023-12-15T14:31:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T09:31:33","slug":"impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Impacts of Technology on Food Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/positive-negative-impact-of-technology-on-education\/\">impacts of technology<\/a> on the food industry<\/strong> have gone extensive. The food industry has developed tremendously in the 21st century and it has now become more complex to maintain the long chain of supply and satisfy the human love for food.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6622079c5eca5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6622079c5eca5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Positive_Impact_of_Technology_On_Food_Industry\" title=\"Positive Impact of Technology On Food Industry:\">Positive Impact of Technology On Food Industry:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Increased_food_production\" title=\"Increased food production:\">Increased food production:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#GMOs\" title=\"GMO\u2019s:\">GMO\u2019s:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Drones\" title=\"Drones:\">Drones:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Technology_in_the_meat_industry\" title=\"Technology in the meat industry:\">Technology in the meat industry:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Improved_food_Storage\" title=\"Improved food Storage:\">Improved food Storage:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#The_facility_of_the_3D_food_printer\" title=\"The facility of the 3D food printer:\n\">The facility of the 3D food printer:\n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Food_packaging\" title=\"Food packaging:\n\">Food packaging:\n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Accountability_of_food\" title=\"Accountability of food:\n\">Accountability of food:\n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Promotes_a_culture_of_food_safety\" title=\"Promotes a culture of food safety:\">Promotes a culture of food safety:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Micro-nutrient_food_fortification\" title=\"Micro-nutrient food fortification:\">Micro-nutrient food fortification:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\n\">Conclusion:\n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>It requires <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/why-is-innovation-important-in-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">innovation<\/a><\/strong> to maintain the processes in the food industry because food is one of the most important and the most loved obligations of human life.<\/p>\n<p>It is important in maintaining a healthy life and normal growth. Due to the love of humans towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ift.org\/news-and-publications\/food-technology-magazine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food<\/a>, this sector is going to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6723314\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exceed $3.1 trillion by 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I am going to share my view on some interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/technology-effects-on-society\/\">positive effects of technology<\/a> on the food industry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Impact_of_Technology_On_Food_Industry\"><\/span><strong>Positive Impact of Technology On Food Industry:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technology is providing convenience and aid in every aspect of life. It is providing human beings with convenience related to food.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/technology-effects-on-society\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Technology is playing a role in all aspects<\/strong><\/a> including food production, processing, packaging, safety, etc.<\/p>\n<p>All those technological processes that help us in providing food to our belly can be incorporated into the positive impacts.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss those interesting benefits of technology in bringing food.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_food_production\"><\/span><strong>Increased food production:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Technology is serving a crucial role in the production of food. The population of the world is <strong>7.5 billion<\/strong> and it is going to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/desa\/world-population-projected-reach-98-billion-2050-and-112-billion-2100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increase in the future.<\/a> That is a big challenge to feed such a large population.<\/p>\n<p>To fight hunger technology is helping us in producing more food. Agriculture technology is incorporating digital and advanced technology in producing food and raw materials for industrial and eating in restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some of the Agriculture based technology approaches in food production:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMOs\"><\/span><strong>GMO\u2019s:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>GMO stands for a genetically modified organism. These organisms are developed by inserting the desired genes in plants.<\/li>\n<li>GMO\u2019s played a significant role in high production and disease resistance to avoid losses in yield.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, they are made to grow in those areas where the environment is not favorable for production to support the demand and ensure the supply of food in every region of the world.<\/li>\n<li>GMOs include many major crops such as wheat, corn, rice, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drones\"><\/span><strong>Drones:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LyUD9A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drones<\/a> are having applications everywhere and now in the food production sector.<\/li>\n<li>Precision agriculture is based on the drone and satellite imagery from above through drone cameras.<\/li>\n<li>It greatly helps in monitoring crop growth to effectively deal with the problem areas to avoid losses and ensure maximum production of food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technology_in_the_meat_industry\"><\/span><strong>Technology in the meat industry:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Artificial intelligence is effective in high poultry production. The global demand for meat and eggs is very high because it is used as raw material for other food items industries.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/ai-transforming-agriculture\/\">AI is used to detect birds having a health issue<\/a> through the sound of the bird.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, to ensure the rapid pace of production, AI robots are used to perform different works on poultry farms and butchery.<\/li>\n<li>The robots and machines are doing difficult jobs of butchery and complex cutting of meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_food_Storage\"><\/span><strong>Improved food Storage:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After the production, the priority is the storage of food, and here comes one of the major positive<b> Impacts of Technology on the Food Industry <\/b>is that technology has enabled the food industry to safely store food for longer periods.<\/p>\n<p>Companies have developed large storage facilities for food products. The storage area has the prescribed cooling or warm environment with the best nitrogen and oxygen levels.<\/p>\n<p>Storage facilities are installed on transport vehicles to safely store and transfer food commodities with the required levels of chemicals, moisture, and air.<\/p>\n<p>An oxygen absorber is used in storage facilities to prevent rotting and insect attacks on fruits, vegetables as well as meat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_facility_of_the_3D_food_printer\"><\/span><strong>The facility of the 3D food printer:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3D food printer is another charming wonder of technology in the food industry. Like an inkjet printer, the food printer can print mouth-watering food items like candies and a pizza of different layers and toppings.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence is used that design the structure and layers of food according to the design fed to the software.<\/p>\n<p>The food printer is being designed for the kitchens in homes and restaurants that will make tasty food at a much faster pace than humans with a delicate past-up.<\/p>\n<p>It can make candies in seconds and delightful pizza in just a few minutes. It is also having great application in manufacturing industries of foods such as candies, snacks, and cakes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_packaging\"><\/span><strong>Food packaging:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the greatest<a href=\"https:\/\/techbaji.com\/technology\/impacts-of-technology-on-food-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> impacts of technology on food<\/strong><\/a> is food packaging. It is the most important and basic component of the food industry. The technology of food packaging has revolutionized the food industry.<\/p>\n<p>Packaging protects food from the physical contamination of germs and ensures safe delivery to consumers.<\/p>\n<p>The packaging is made according to the food items and their characteristics. Every food item has its type of packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Dairy products are delivered in tetra packaging keeping in mind the delivery and shelf life while for beverages tins and glasses are used with a specific amount of O, CO2, and nitrogen to protect, increase shelf life and ensure quality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accountability_of_food\"><\/span><strong>Accountability of food:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Internet technology has enabled the customer to access the latest and scientific knowledge regarding foods.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the connection of customers to the latest information, the manufacturer can not mislead them about the food products.<\/p>\n<p>The customer is well aware of the ingredients and the processes of foods how they are made.<\/p>\n<p>The technology enables the customer to question the food manufacturer or restaurants about the ingredients and their levels in the food.<\/p>\n<p>The customer avoids food threatening to their health. The food manufacturer has to make quality and healthy food items to satisfy customers and compete in the market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_a_culture_of_food_safety\"><\/span><strong>Promotes a culture of food safety:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the major positive <strong>I<\/strong><strong>mpacts of Technology on the Food Industry <\/strong>is that technology-enabled scientists deeply research and discover key facts about foods. Special departments have been formed that perform researches and awareness on the foods.<\/p>\n<p>Natural toxins are present in fruits and vegetables that can harm health if consumed excessively.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the harmful effects of certain food items&#8217; interactions in the stomach processes are also discovered by researchers. The technology and scientific processes identify natural toxins present in food items.<\/p>\n<p>Food safety culture aware of the consumers to avoid excess use of that food item and recommend a daily or weekly amount for health safety.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Micro-nutrient_food_fortification\"><\/span><strong>Micro-nutrient food fortification:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the 21st century technology and researches gave awareness to the people about the importance of micro-nutrients in food.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352364617300846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies<\/a> have found that in different regions of the world the communities lack a sufficient amount of micro-nutrients that lead to certain diseases and weaknesses like goiter due to deficiency of iodine, scurvy from vitamin C.<\/p>\n<p>Food fortification enriches foods in those needed micro-nutrients whether it is found naturally or not in food.<\/p>\n<p>Commercial fortification of Iodized salts, wheat, and cornflour is available for overcoming nutrient deficiency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The technology of food has the potential to fulfill the demands of the exploding population. It can greatly improve the way how we produce and consume food. The impact of technology on the fast-food industry is soaring.<\/p>\n<p>Restaurants and food manufacturers have adapted to modern technology after knowing its immense benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3loza8w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3D food printer<\/a> is going to take place in the kitchen at every home and would be a revolution in the kitchen appliances. It can prepare food of taste in a few minutes without any inconvenience.<\/p>\n<p>The rise of such interesting food technology can not only full fill the demands but ensure long shelf life, safety, and taste.<\/p>\n<p>Do share your feedback. Use the comment section if you have any queries, I will respond to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Do share it with your friends. 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