The Personalised Plate

Tech-driven platforms are creating customised meal plans and recipes based on individual dietary preferences and health goals. Meanwhile, grocery shopping is being made more intuitive thanks to next-gen AI-powered technologies that act as personal assistants.

The Zero-Waste Food Revolution

Technology is cutting food waste through smarter inventory management, efficient supply chains, AI-driven demand forecasting and expiration tracker apps. Meanwhile, AI-powered food rescue platforms connect surplus items with communities in need, while smart appliances help extend product freshness.

Next-Gen Food Service: Tech Meets Taste

Robotics and AI are streamlining ordering and production processes at restaurants to offer more efficient and enjoyable experiences. Meanwhile, tech-fuelled activations provide sensory immersion and entertainment. See also 10 Global Fast Food Trends: Report 2.

From Lab to Table

As explored in Food in 2030: Extreme Edibles, lab-grown foods are addressing concerns about future food security. Meanwhile, precision fermentation is gaining high-level backing, offering enticing options to eco-conscious consumers.

AgriTech Breakthroughs

From better crop health to sonic maturation for spirits and ‘tandem electrolysis’, the remit of ‘agritech’ has reached new dimensions. For earlier thinking here, see Food & Drink’s AI Future.

High-Tech Kitchens

As covered in CES 2025: Food Tech, the kitchen of the future is becoming more imbued with helpful and intuitive tech to enable home cooks to streamline their cooking and feel more accomplished. In-demand kitchen electronics now also include water generators and more visually intuitive cooking gadgets.