Food Computing: AI-Powered Innovations and Applications in the Food Industry
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 112
Special Issue Editors
Interests: big data; food safety; deep learning; blockchain
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the food industry is transforming how we approach food production, safety, nutrition, and sustainability. This Special Issue delves into the growing field of food computing, where AI-driven technologies—such as machine learning, computer vision, and big data analytics—are applied to tackle critical challenges in the food sector. From optimizing supply chains and reducing food waste to enhancing food quality and enabling personalized nutrition plans, AI has the potential to revolutionize every aspect of the food ecosystem. This Special Issue welcomes the latest interdisciplinary research and application advancements at the intersection of food science and AI technology, fostering innovative solutions.
Prof. Dr. Xiaohui Cui
Guest Editor
Dr. Haohan Ding
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- food computing
- food industry
- machine learning
- computer vision
- big data analytics
- deep learning
- food safety
- food quality
- nutrition
- sustainable food
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