The future of digital innovation in transforming food safety systems in the developing world
Abstract
Low- and middle-income countries bear the most significant burden of foodborne diseases, impacting their food and nutrition security, trade, and ultimately economic growth. Recent advances in digitization and artificial intelligence provide new opportunities to transform food safety systems, addressing inefficiencies through better oversight and improved decision-making. This article synthesizes current practices and developments related to food safety and digital innovation, and proposes a Digital Food Safety Transformation Framework.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Food Safety and Hygiene
Food Supply Chain Traceability
Smart Agriculture and AI
Publication details
- Journal / source
- npj Science of Food
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 31 March 2026
- Language
- EN