Researchers at BSC Electronics in Perth, Australia have developed a berry-harvesting robot that can kill fungi on the fruits it picks by using ultraviolet (UV) light.

The food and beverage industry is undergoing a digital transformation. From large corporations to smaller, more flexible brands, companies are using digital technologies to collect more data regarding their workflow processes and to ensure safety and quality in food processing, packaging, and distribution.

Sophisticated robotics technology and algorithms combine to offer customized, fresh meals without food safety concerns.

Invert Robotics, a New Zealand company founded in 2012, is committed to making food production line inspections safer.

Automation and robotics are helping snack food producers and bakery businesses keep pace with a new generation of consumers.