Description
Innovation Strategies for the Food Industry: Tools for Implementation, Second Edition explores how process technologies and innovations are implemented in the food industry, by i.e., detecting problems and providing answers to questions of modern applications. As in all science sectors, Internet and big data have brought a renaissance of changes in the way academics and researchers communicate and collaborate, and in the way that the food industry develops. The new edition covers emerging skills of food technologists and the integration of food science and technology knowledge into the food chain.This handbook is ideal for all relevant actors in the food sector (professors, researchers, students and professionals) as well as for anyone dealing with food science and technology, new products development and food industry.- Includes the latest trend on training requirements for the agro-food industry- Highlights new technical skills and profiles of modern food scientists and technologists for professional development- Presents new case studies to support research activities in the food sector, including product and process innovation- Covers topics on collaboration, entrepreneurship, Big Data and the Internet of Things
Table of Contents
Part A: Innovation Strategies and Long Term R&D for the Food Industry1. Food Innovation Dynamics and Network Support2. Open Innovation and Incorporation Between Academia and Food Industry3. Food SMEs Open Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges4. Factors affecting the growth of academic oriented spin-offs5. Transition to a Sustainable Agro-Food System: The Role of Innovation PoliciesPart B: Innovation Strategies and Long Term R&D for the Food Industry6. Innovation in Traditional Food Products: Does It Make Sense?7. Consumer Driven and Consumer Perceptible Food Innovation8. Implementation of Emerging Technologies9. Sustainable strategies in the development of functional foods10. Openness and cooperation in the food sectorPart C: Cutting Edge innovation areas in the Food Science11. Innovative Biobased Materials for Packaging Sustainability12. Development of Functional Foods13. Food Use for Social Innovation by Optimizing Food Waste Recovery Strategies14. Adoption of ICT Innovations in the Agri-Food Sector: An Analysis of French and Spanish Industries15. Implementation of Foodomics in the Food Industry16. Future Skills Requirements of the Food Sector Emerging with Industry 4.017. Internet of Things in Food IndustryPart D: Conclusions and Perspectives18. Consumer Acceptance of Novel Foods19. Challenges and Opportunities
