Sriyaan Industries Private Limited

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New food technology trends have transformed the food and beverage manufacturing industry and associated businesses from within, leading to beneficial changes and improvements across the board. These trends aren't all technological in the traditional sense, however. Everything from packaging techniques and materials to the equipment within facilities is part of the innovation that we can expect to see in the food and beverage industry over the next year. 1. PLASTIC-FREE AND SMART PACKAGING For decades, many food manufacturers have used plastic in some form or another in their packaging, since it has always been the cheapest and most convenient solution. With recent advancements in the fight against climate change, however, consumer perspectives are shifting, and they’re looking to manufacturers to make some green changes. Countries in the EU were some of the first to ban single-use plastics, with many countries around the world, including the U.S., slowly following. In some cases, companies have turned to edible and biodegradable packaging. The edible packaging uses food-grade polymers, such as seaweed, which are safe for consumption. Biodegradable packaging is made from polymer-derived plastic that will degrade with the help of living organisms. Even if consumers choose not to eat the edible packaging, it will decay naturally over time without harming the environment. Smart packaging, a form of “nano-packaging,” uses nanotechnology to detect microbial changes in foods, either physically or chemically. The nanotechnology used in the packaging can help determine the food item's safety and quality and if it is close to spoiling. 2. ADVANCED COMPUTERIZED TECHNOLOGY Continued advancements in computerized food processing technology have cemented automation and autonomous equipment as integral to the food production and processing industry. As demand continues to soar along with costs, automation is helping to decrease production time while increasing output. One automated piece of machinery gaining popularity is the robotic butchery machine, which helps speed up the process. Having these automated machines also creates a safer facility by minimizing the impact on workers of handling potentially dangerous tools and machinery. 3. MODERNIZATION OF OLD PROCESSING TECHNIQUES The food industry is seeing a return to tried and true processing methods, but with updated technology and other improvements. Fermentation is one technique in particular that has seen a strong revival, with the ever-growing popularity of fermented foods and beverages. The original and ancient fermentation method involved mixing decaying fruit with things like wild rice and saliva in bowls, where they were left to ferment in small batches. Over the centuries, we learned how to streamline the fermentation process and take out some of the less desirable ingredients. Now, technology has made large-batch fermentation even safer and easier, with precision temperature controls, advanced analysis implements,and other equipment that is helping meet the growing demand for these products in a safe manner. 4. A FOCUS ON TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST Large-scale recalls over the last 30 years have led to a decline in trust between consumers and the food industry. Another trend you can expect to see over the next year is members of the upper echelon of the food industry working to regain customers' trust, realigning their values, and being more transparent overall. It is the continued success of smaller e-commerce-based food and beverage brands that will push these bigger brands to do more in terms of corporate social responsibility in order to remain competitive. The use of new technologies like blockchain and traceability enablers will help companies continue to improve on themselves and their reputation by tracking product origins and quality more carefully on top of the myriad other tactics manufacturers can employ to become more trustworthy in the eyes of their consumers. 5. PLANT-BASED, ANIMAL-FREE PRODUCTS The popularity of plant-based, animal-free meat alternatives has absolutely exploded over the last few years, due largely in part to concerns over climate change, questions about the ethics of factory farming, and health trend after health trend. These animal-free foods have been around for a few years, but it is only recently that they've become more commonplace, thanks to brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. 2021 should see new players enter the market, as well as a wider array of product offerings.

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