How Robotics, Drones, 3D printing are reshaping the food industry
Indiatimes.com | May 03, 2019
There is no industry that isn’t penetrated by technology and the food industry is one of them. Technology over the years has changed how we produce and find our food through applications, robotics, data and processing techniques.
For the rapidly increasing world population, technology is helping food manufacturers to produce more efficiently, according to a report from ING. As the human population has reached 7.5 billion, the food demand is rising every year. By using tech to improve processing and packaging, the shelf life and safety of food can also be improved.
With the usage of machines, the food industry could ensure that costs of keeping the food fresh are reduced and productivity is increased. The rise of robotics in the food industry is a tangible example of food tech. The number of robots in the European food industry is well over 30,000, while the number of robots per 10,000 employees rose from 62 in 2013 to 84 in 2017. Although Germany is the largest market, robot density is relatively highest in Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Italy, according to the report.