{"id":537,"date":"2026-02-23T21:39:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriture.jp\/?post_type=word&#038;p=537"},"modified":"2026-04-10T00:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:45:44","slug":"food-tech","status":"publish","type":"word","link":"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/food-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-type=\"table_of_contents\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_nn1Iwu_Y\">What is food tech?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By introducing AI, IoT, biotechnology, robotics, and more, improved food safety, greater efficiency, and the achievement of sustainability are expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_nH3JoGty\">The features and background of food tech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Definition: a structure that makes use of technology to solve challenges in the food field<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Background: population growth, food shortages, reducing environmental burden, and rising health-consciousness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feature: alternative meat and cultured meat, food-loss-reduction apps, smart agriculture, supply-chain management, and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits: efficient food production, securing sustainability, improved consumer experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trend: investment in food-tech companies is expanding worldwide, and it's growing rapidly in Japan too<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index__EVU1EP6\">Examples of Agriture's use of food tech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reconciling shelf life and functionality through drying and powder-processing technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developing upcycled products using non-standard vegetables as raw materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small-lot OEM support and supply-chain transparency using ICT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposing inventory optimization and food-loss reduction using AI demand forecasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_t1AwCvDl\">Related keywords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/sustainable\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">Sustainable<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/upcycle\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">Upcycling<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/food-loss\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">Food loss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/supply-chain\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">Supply Chain<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/word\/plant-based\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">Plant-based<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_8eaA_Zo4\">Related articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/sustainable\/resource\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">The potential of new businesses using unused resources, and 5 secrets to success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/sustainable\/foodloss-upcycled\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">The relationship between non-standard vegetables and food loss | Solutions and case studies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agriture.jp\/en\/oem\/manufacturer\/\" data-has-link=\"true\" rel=\"\">Seven points to avoid failure when choosing a domestic dried vegetable manufacturer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"index_iKgogUuq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q1. What are representative examples of food tech?<br>A. Alternative meat, cultured meat, food-loss-reduction apps, smart agriculture, and AI demand forecasting are representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q2. What is the difference between food tech and agri tech?<br>A. 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