Food Tech
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What is food tech?
Food tech refers to efforts that make use of technology in the food field to solve challenges concerning the production, processing, distribution, and consumption of food.
By introducing AI, IoT, biotechnology, robotics, and more, improved food safety, greater efficiency, and the achievement of sustainability are expected.
The features and background of food tech
Definition: a structure that makes use of technology to solve challenges in the food field
Background: population growth, food shortages, reducing environmental burden, and rising health-consciousness
Feature: alternative meat and cultured meat, food-loss-reduction apps, smart agriculture, supply-chain management, and more
Benefits: efficient food production, securing sustainability, improved consumer experience
Trend: investment in food-tech companies is expanding worldwide, and it's growing rapidly in Japan too
Examples of Agriture's use of food tech
Reconciling shelf life and functionality through drying and powder-processing technology
Developing upcycled products using non-standard vegetables as raw materials
Small-lot OEM support and supply-chain transparency using ICT
Proposing inventory optimization and food-loss reduction using AI demand forecasting
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FAQ
Q1. What are representative examples of food tech?
A. Alternative meat, cultured meat, food-loss-reduction apps, smart agriculture, and AI demand forecasting are representative.
Q2. What is the difference between food tech and agri tech?
A. Food tech refers to technology use in the "food field as a whole," while agri tech refers to technology use in the "agriculture field."
