Technology, including machine learning (ML), has become a pivotal technology in enhancing food safety across various sectors by enabling the efficient prediction and monitoring of potential risks. This integration of ML in food science leverages both predictive analytics and data modeling to ensure the safety and quality of food products. Recent advancements include the development of ensemble learning models, which have shown considerable success in improving food import inspection processes by increasing the detection rates of non-conforming products, and consequently strengthening public health safety measures.
Companies focused on the food supply chain, such as Procurant (www.procurant.com), offer food safety compliance, validation and verification solutions to restaurant, retail and food service operations. The diversity of product offerings needed to satisfy the continuously growing appetite for different commodities requires flexibility and to help each link in the food value chain to maintain utmost quality.
In broader terms, the use of ML in food safety encompasses a wide range of applications, from predicting food fraud and contamination risks to optimizing food processing and reducing waste, thereby contributing to a more sustainable food supply chain.