Hassoun Abdo, Dankar Iman, Bhat Zuhaib, Bouzembrak Yamine
Sustainable AgriFoodtech Innovation & Research (SAFIR), F-62000, Arras, France.
Department of Liberal Education, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Lebanese American University, PO box 36, Byblos, Lebanon.
Heliyon. 2024 Oct 15;10(20):e39388. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39388. eCollection 2024 Oct 30.
The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) is driving significant changes across multiple sectors, including the food industry. This review examines how Industry 4.0 technologies, such as smart sensors, artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain, among others, are transforming unit operations within the food sector. These operations, which include preparation, processing/transformation, preservation/stabilization, and packaging and transportation, are crucial for converting raw materials into high-quality food products. By incorporating advanced digital, physical, and biological innovations, Industry 4.0 technologies are enhancing precision, productivity, and environmental responsibility in food production. The review highlights innovative applications and key findings that showcase how these technologies can streamline processes, minimize waste, and improve food product quality. The adoption of Industry 4.0 innovations is increasingly reshaping the way food is prepared, transformed, preserved, packaged, and transported to the final consumer. The work provides a valuable roadmap for various sectors within agriculture and food industries, promoting the adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability throughout the entire food supply chain.
第四次工业革命（工业4.0）正在推动包括食品行业在内的多个领域发生重大变革。本综述探讨了智能传感器、人工智能、机器人技术和区块链等工业4.0技术如何改变食品行业的单元操作。这些操作包括制备、加工/转化、保存/稳定以及包装和运输，对于将原材料转化为高质量食品至关重要。通过整合先进的数字、物理和生物技术创新，工业4.0技术正在提高食品生产的精度、生产率和环境责任感。该综述强调了创新应用和关键发现，展示了这些技术如何简化流程、减少浪费并提高食品质量。工业4.0创新的采用正日益重塑食品的制备、转化、保存、包装和运输至最终消费者的方式。这项工作为农业和食品行业的各个部门提供了宝贵的路线图，促进采用工业4.0解决方案以提高整个食品供应链的效率、质量和可持续性。
