The Technological Feast: Innovations Reshaping Our Plates New Approaches of Food Industry

Authors: Ilona Miklós

Abstract

Food practices and beliefs surrounding what and how we eat are on the verge of profound transformation in an era of population explosion and urbanization. This article demonstrates how technological advances and a growing awareness of nutrition are driving new approaches that could completely transform our relationship with food, from production to consumption, in the next 10 years. The food industry is not only a witness, but also an active adopter of the spread of digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation in the food value chain, from production and processing to transportation and consumption. The article examines the theoretical paradox of the coexistence of food and the global era of digital transformation. Using forecasting trends and the theoretical concepts of industrial innovation and strategic necessity of the food industry, it argues for the long-term application possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) tools introduced so far. The development of digital technology in the food and hospitality industry, as well as in food and gastronomic tourism, is increasingly providing convenience, making the previously unattainable a reality, while potentially increasing productivity and improving quality of life.