Automation and Technology Trends Promise to Transform Food Safety

By Kaylyn Brunskole

High-tech equipment like self-cleaning beverage dispensers, robotic burger flippers and 3D printers for cakes may seem like glimpses into the future, but you will likely see these incredible innovations in commercial kitchens sooner than you think.

Automation and technological enhancements are currently at the crossroads of food safety and innovation, posed to provide significant benefits to restaurants, suppliers and manufacturers. This rising trend can be attributed to high labor costs and labor shortages, as well as the continued need for product quality and consistency. This can be enhanced through the automation of repetitive tasks. As a result, equipment manufacturers, corporate innovation labs and venture capitalists are investing heavily in this new sector.