New trends in the development and application of artificial intelligence in food processing

Food plays a significant role in human existence. It is necessary to reduce food wastage, and enhance both food management and safety protocols. The growing prevalence and advanced nature of computational networks have empowered modern industrial and logistical frameworks. These networks continuously generate data from sensors, systems, intelligent devices, machines, and human interactions that undergoes deep analysis. These advancements have spurred a transformation, giving rise to a technology called Artificial Intelligence (AI). The current review aims to offer valuable insights into the latest AI technologies, providing assistance to agricultural farmers and food processing endeavors. The countless scenarios and use cases pertaining to AI, with the lenses of product development, sorting and grading, enhancing quality and safety, supply chain management, and waste management, are explored herein. Finally, discussion about the pivotal role of AI in fostering sustainable food production is also involved in this review.