Food Tech

Food Tech is the convergence of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, bio, automation, 3D printing, and robots with the food industry, and is innovatively changing food culture and food production, distribution, and consumption in general[. The global food tech market is expected to grow to 360 billion dollars (approximately 491 trillion won) by 2025, and the domestic market is also growing at an average of over 30% per year

 

• Customized diets that take into account an individual's health status, genes, intestinal microbes, lifestyle, and eating habits are becoming a trend by utilizing AI, big data, and biotechnology.

 

• For example, Rankingdak.com's AI diet service automatically designs a customized diet by reflecting the user's weight, body fat percentage, activity level, etc., and allows immediate ordering

 

 • Customized cooking and alternative meat production are becoming a reality with 3D printing technology.

 

 • ‘Next Meat’, developed by Shoefab and Ewha Womans University, reproduces high-quality cuts such as Korean beef and salmon using 3D printing to achieve a taste and texture similar to real meat.

 

• Smart factories and automated systems are being introduced to food manufacturing and processing sites, significantly improving production efficiency and quality control.

 

• The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is expanding the number of food tech smart factories to 70 by 2025 and strengthening the future growth foundation of the agriculture and food industry through an investment of KRW 121.2 billion

 

• Future convenience stores and restaurants are expanding with unmanned systems, robot cooking and serving, and app-based ordering.

 

• Example: GS25’s ‘Ground Blue 49’ introduces app ordering and robot cooking and serving systems to provide a fast and efficient shopping experience for busy modern people

 

• Customized pet food based on AI that matches the health of your pet is also appearing, and food tech innovation is also taking place in the pet food market

 

• The government and local governments are working to create an industrial ecosystem and foster talent through various support projects such as food tech smart factories, youth internships, and R&D investments.

 

• The advancement of agriculture and food production, such as smart farms and vertical farms, is also accelerating

 

Food tech is rapidly evolving in the direction of pursuing health, convenience, and sustainability at the same time, with various innovations such as hyper-personalized diets, 3D printed food, smart manufacturing, unmanned and robot services, and customized pet food deeply embedded in our daily lives. Both the industrial scale and technological ramifications are expanding significantly.