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Spada E, De Cianni R, Di Vita G, Mancuso T. Balancing Freshness and Sustainability: Charting a Course for Meat Industry Innovation and Consumer Acceptance. Foods 2024; 13:1092. [PMID: 38611396 PMCID: PMC11011882 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
The agribusiness sector is constantly seeking solutions to enhance food security, sustainability, and resilience. Recent estimates indicate that one-third of the total food production remains unused due to waste or limited shelf life, resulting in negative environmental and ethical consequences. Consequently, exploring technological solutions to extend the shelf life of food products could be a crucial option to address this issue. However, the success of these technological solutions is closely linked to the perception of the end-consumers, particularly in the short term. Based on these considerations, this paper presents a systematic literature review of the main technological innovations in the fresh meat industry and of consumers' perceptions of such innovations. Regarding innovative technologies, this review focused on active and smart packaging. Amidst various technological innovations, including the utilization of fundamental matrices and natural additives, a noticeable gap exists in consumer perception studies. This study represents the first comprehensive compilation of research on consumers' perceptions and acceptance of innovations designed to extend the shelf life of fresh meat. Moreover, it sheds light on the existing barriers that hinder the complete embrace of these innovations.
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- Emanuele Spada
- Department of Agriculture (AGRARIA), University Mediterranea of Reggio Calabria, Feo di Vito, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy;
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science (DISAFA), University of Turin, Largo Braccini, 2, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy; (R.D.C.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Agriculture Food and Environment (Di3A), University of Catania, Via S. Sofia 100, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science (DISAFA), University of Turin, Largo Braccini, 2, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy; (R.D.C.); (T.M.)
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Čandek-Potokar M, Lebret B, Gispert M, Font-I-Furnols M. Challenges and future perspectives for the European grading of pig carcasses - A quality view. Meat Sci 2024; 208:109390. [PMID: 37977057 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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This study sought to evaluate pig carcass grading, describing the existing approaches and definitions, and highlighting the vision for overall quality grading. In particular, the current state of pig carcass grading in the European Union (SEUROP system), its weaknesses, and the challenges to achieve more uniformity and harmonization across member states were described, and a broader understanding of pig carcass value, which includes a vision for the inclusion of meat quality aspects in the grading, was discussed. Finally, the noninvasive methods for the on-line evaluation of pig carcass and meat quality (hereafter referred to as pork quality), and the conditions for their application were discussed. As the way pigs are raised (especially in terms of animal welfare and environmental impact), and more importantly, their perception of pork quality, is becoming increasingly important to consumers, the ideal grading of pigs should comprise pork quality aspects. As a result, a forward-looking "overall quality" approach to pork grading was proposed herein, in which grading systems would be based on the shared vision for pork quality (carcass and meat quality) among stakeholders in the pig industry and driven by consumer expectations with respect to the product. Emerging new technologies provide the technical foundation for such perspective; however, integrating all knowledge and technologies for their practical application to an "overall quality" grading approach is a major challenge. Nonetheless, such approach aligns with the recent vision of Industry 5.0, i.e. a model for the next level of industrialization that is human-centric, resilient, and sustainable.
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- Marjeta Čandek-Potokar
- Agricultural Institute of Slovenia (KIS), Hacquetova ulica 17, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- IRTA-Food Quality and Technology, Finca Camps i Armet, E-17121 Monells, Girona, Spain
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- IRTA-Food Quality and Technology, Finca Camps i Armet, E-17121 Monells, Girona, Spain
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Wu G, Yang C, Lin H, Hu F, Li X, Xia S, Bruce HL, Roy BC, Huang F, Zhang C. To What Extent Do Low-Voltage Electrostatic Fields Play a Role in the Physicochemical Properties of Pork during Freezing and Storage? JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:1721-1733. [PMID: 38206806 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Low-voltage electrostatic fields (LVEF) are recognized as a new technology that can improve the quality of frozen meat. To determine the extent to which LVEF assistance affects the quality of frozen pork for long-term storage, pork was frozen and stored at -18 and -38 °C for up to 5 months. Water-holding capacity, muscle microstructure, and protein properties were investigated after up to 5 months of frozen storage with and without LVEF assistance. In comparison to traditional -18 and -38 °C frozen storage, LVEF treatment inhibited water migration during frozen storage and thawing. As a result, thawing losses were reduced by 15.97% (-18 °C) and 3.38% (-38 °C) in LVEF-assisted compared to conventional freezing methods. LVEF helped to maintain the muscle fiber microstructure and reduce muscle protein denaturation by miniaturizing ice crystal formation by freezing. As a result of this study, LVEF is more suitable for freezing or short-term frozen storage, while a lower temperature plays a more significant role in long-term frozen storage.
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- Guangyu Wu
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Testing Center for Quality Supervision on Agro-Products and Foods, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
- Institute of Western Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji 831100, P. R. China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
- Institute of Western Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji 831100, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Wang X, Zhang C, Cheng N. Intelligent Biosensors Promise Smarter Solutions in Food Safety 4.0. Foods 2024; 13:235. [PMID: 38254535 PMCID: PMC10815208 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Food safety is closely related to human health. However, the regulation and testing processes for food safety are intricate and resource-intensive. Therefore, it is necessary to address food safety risks using a combination of deep learning, the Internet of Things, smartphones, quick response codes, smart packaging, and other smart technologies. Intelligent designs that combine digital systems and advanced functionalities with biosensors hold great promise for revolutionizing current food safety practices. This review introduces the concept of Food Safety 4.0, and discusses the impact of intelligent biosensors, which offer attractive smarter solutions, including real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, enhanced traceability, and consumer empowerment, helping improve risk management and ensure the highest standards of food safety.
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- Yuehua Chen
- School of Electrical and Information, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China;
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- School of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China;
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (C.Z.)
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (C.Z.)
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (C.Z.)
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (C.Z.)
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Ahmed MW, Hossainy SJ, Khaliduzzaman A, Emmert JL, Kamruzzaman M. Non-destructive optical sensing technologies for advancing the egg industry toward Industry 4.0: A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:4378-4403. [PMID: 37602873 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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The egg is considered one of the best sources of dietary protein, and has an important role in human growth and development. With the increase in the world's population, per capita egg consumption is also increasing. Ground-breaking technological developments have led to numerous inventions like the Internet of Things (IoT), various optical sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and cloud computing, transforming the conventional industry into a smart and sustainable egg industry, also known as Egg Industry 4.0 (EI 4.0). The EI 4.0 concept has the potential to improve automation, enhance biosecurity, promote the safeguarding of animal welfare, increase intelligent grading and quality inspection, and increase efficiency. For a sustainable Industry 4.0 transformation, it is important to analyze available technologies, the latest research, existing limitations, and prospects. This review examines the existing non-destructive optical sensing technologies for the egg industry. It provides information and insights on the different components of EI 4.0, including emerging EI 4.0 technologies for egg production, quality inspection, and grading. Furthermore, drawbacks of current EI 4.0 technologies, potential workarounds, and future trends were critically analyzed. This review can help policymakers, industrialists, and academicians to better understand the integration of non-destructive technologies and automation. This integration has the potential to increase productivity, improve quality control, and optimize resource management toward sustainable development of the egg industry.
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- Md Wadud Ahmed
- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Graduate School of Information Science, University of Hyogo, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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Derossi A, Di Palma E, Moses JA, Santhoshkumar P, Caporizzi R, Severini C. Avenues for non-conventional robotics technology applications in the food industry. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113265. [PMID: 37803578 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Robots in manufacturing alleviate hazardous environmental conditions, reduce the physical/mental stress of the workers, maintain high precision for repetitive movements, reduce errors, speed up production, and minimize production costs. Although robots have pervaded many industrial sectors and domestic environments, the experiments in the food sectors are limited to pick-and-place operations and meat processing while we are assisting new attention in gastronomy. Given the great performances of the robots, there would be many other intriguing applications to explore which could usher the transition to precision food manufacturing. This review wants open thoughts and opinions on the use of robots in different food operations. First, we reviewed the recent advances in common applications - e.g. novel sensors, end-effectors, and robotic cutting. Then, we analyzed the use of robots in other operations such as cleaning, mixing/kneading, dough manipulation, precision dosing/cooking, and additive manufacturing. Finally, the most recent improvements of robotics in gastronomy with their use in restaurants/bars and domestic environments, are examined. The comprehensive analyses and the critical discussion highlighted the needs of further scientific understanding and exploitation activities aimed to fill the gap between the laboratory-scale results and the validation in the relevant environment.
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- A Derossi
- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Italy
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- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, MoFPI, Govt. of India, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613005, India
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- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, MoFPI, Govt. of India, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613005, India
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Italy
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Hassoun A, Garcia-Garcia G, Trollman H, Jagtap S, Parra-López C, Cropotova J, Bhat Z, Centobelli P, Aït-Kaddour A. Birth of dairy 4.0: Opportunities and challenges in adoption of fourth industrial revolution technologies in the production of milk and its derivatives. Curr Res Food Sci 2023; 7:100535. [PMID: 37448632 PMCID: PMC10336415 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Embracing innovation and emerging technologies is becoming increasingly important to address the current global challenges facing many food industry sectors, including the dairy industry. Growing literature shows that the adoption of technologies of the fourth industrial revolution (named Industry 4.0) has promising potential to bring about breakthroughs and new insights and unlock advancement opportunities in many areas of the food manufacturing sector. This article discusses the current knowledge and recent trends and progress on the application of Industry 4.0 innovations in the dairy industry. First, the "Dairy 4.0" concept, inspired by Industry 4.0, is introduced and its enabling technologies are determined. Second, relevant examples of the use of Dairy 4.0 technologies in milk and its derived products are presented. Finally, conclusions and future perspectives are given. The results revealed that robotics, 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Big Data, and blockchain are the main enabling technologies of Dairy 4.0. These advanced technologies are being progressively adopted in the dairy sector, from farm to table, making significant and profound changes in the production of milk, cheese, and other dairy products. It is expected that, in the near future, new digital innovations will emerge, and greater implementations of Dairy 4.0 technologies is likely to be achieved, leading to more automation and optimization of this dynamic food sector.
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- Abdo Hassoun
- Univ. Littoral Côte D’Opale, UMRt 1158 BioEcoAgro, USC ANSES, INRAe, Univ. Artois, Univ. Lille, Univ. Picardie Jules Verne, Univ. Liège, Junia, F-62200, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
- Sustainable AgriFoodtech Innovation & Research (SAFIR), F-62000, Arras, France
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- Department of Agrifood System Economics, Centre ‘Camino de Purchil’, Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training (IFAPA), P.O. Box 2027, 18080, Granada, Spain
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- School of Business, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE2 1RQ, UK
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- Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Centre, School of Aerospace, Transport & Manufacturing, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL, UK
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- Department of Agrifood System Economics, Centre ‘Camino de Purchil’, Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training (IFAPA), P.O. Box 2027, 18080, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Ålesund, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Larsgårdsvegen 4, 6025, Ålesund, Norway
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, P.le Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
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Hassoun A, Prieto MA, Carpena M, Bouzembrak Y, Marvin HJ, Pallarés N, Barba FJ, Punia Bangar S, Chaudhary V, Ibrahim S, Bono G. Exploring the role of green and Industry 4.0 technologies in achieving sustainable development goals in food sectors. Food Res Int 2022; 162:112068. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Hassoun A, Bekhit AED, Jambrak AR, Regenstein JM, Chemat F, Morton JD, Gudjónsdóttir M, Carpena M, Prieto MA, Varela P, Arshad RN, Aadil RM, Bhat Z, Ueland Ø. The fourth industrial revolution in the food industry-part II: Emerging food trends. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:407-437. [PMID: 35930319 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2106472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
The food industry has recently been under unprecedented pressure due to major global challenges, such as climate change, exponential increase in world population and urbanization, and the worldwide spread of new diseases and pandemics, such as the COVID-19. The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) has been gaining momentum since 2015 and has revolutionized the way in which food is produced, transported, stored, perceived, and consumed worldwide, leading to the emergence of new food trends. After reviewing Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. artificial intelligence, smart sensors, robotics, blockchain, and the Internet of Things) in Part I of this work (Hassoun, Aït-Kaddour, et al. 2022. The fourth industrial revolution in the food industry-Part I: Industry 4.0 technologies. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-17.), this complimentary review will focus on emerging food trends (such as fortified and functional foods, additive manufacturing technologies, cultured meat, precision fermentation, and personalized food) and their connection with Industry 4.0 innovations. Implementation of new food trends has been associated with recent advances in Industry 4.0 technologies, enabling a range of new possibilities. The results show several positive food trends that reflect increased awareness of food chain actors of the food-related health and environmental impacts of food systems. Emergence of other food trends and higher consumer interest and engagement in the transition toward sustainable food development and innovative green strategies are expected in the future.
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- Abdo Hassoun
- Sustainable AgriFoodtech Innovation & Research (SAFIR), Arras, France
- Syrian AcademicExpertise (SAE), Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Green Extraction Team, INRAE, Avignon University, Avignon, France
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- Department of Wine Food and Molecular Biosciences, Lincoln University, Lincoln, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Ourense, Spain
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, Nofima - Norwegian Institute of Food, Ås, Norway
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- Institute of High Voltage & High Current, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST-J, Jammu, India
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, Nofima - Norwegian Institute of Food, Ås, Norway
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