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EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY IN THE
FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
22 OCTOBER 2019
With an anticipated global population increase and consumer preferences changing,
food and beverage manufacturers must prepare now to ensure that they can meet
demand. As a result, many manufacturers are turning to new technology to help them
keep up. Here, Darcy Simonis, industry network leader for food and beverage at ABB,
discusses the technology being used and the impact its having on the industry.
There are many factors
affecting the way food
and beverage manufacturers
handle their
processes. Whether
it’s the need for more efficient
processing, the growing population
or consumer preferences and
attitudes constantly changing,
food and beverage manufacturers
must ensure that they can stay
ahead. For example, food and
lifestyle trends like veganism and
plant-based food have taken the
industry by storm. In fact, it was
reported that there were 16 million
vegetarians or vegans in the USA
in 2017. This demonstrates why
it’s essential for manufacturers to
be prepared to adapt.
Food through AR
For many, Augmented Reality
(AR) is a normal part of everyday
life. Since the boom of Snapchat
filters and lenses, AR has become
extremely popular and is now
more commercially accessible
than ever. The global AR market is
expected to reach US$133 billion,
with most of the global revenue
for AR in 2020 originating from
the US. Industries are finding
many applications to integrate this
cutting-edge technology into daily
practice — and the food and bev-