Affiliation:
1. Research & Innovation Department, Galanakis Laboratories, 73131 Chania, Greece
2. College of Science, Taif University, Taif 26571, Saudi Arabia
3. Food Waste Recovery Group, ISEKI Food Association, 1190 Vienna, Austria
Abstract
The global food systems face significant challenges driven by population growth, climate change, geopolitical conflicts, crises, and evolving consumer preferences. Intending to address these challenges, optimizing food production, adopting sustainable practices, and developing technological advancements are essential while ensuring the safety and public acceptance of innovations. This review explores the complex aspects of the future of food, encompassing sustainable food production, food security, climate-resilient and digitalized food supply chain, alternative protein sources, food processing, and food technology, the impact of biotechnology, cultural diversity and culinary trends, consumer health and personalized nutrition, and food production within the circular bioeconomy. The article offers a holistic perspective on the evolving food industry characterized by innovation, adaptability, and a shared commitment to global food system resilience. Achieving sustainable, nutritious, and environmentally friendly food production in the future involves comprehensive changes in various aspects of the food supply chain, including innovative farming practices, evolving food processing technologies, and Industry 4.0 applications, as well as approaches that redefine how we consume food.
Funder
European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme
Subject
Plant Science,Health Professions (miscellaneous),Health (social science),Microbiology,Food Science
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