Impactful Technologies Transforming the Food Industry

Şule Aydin, Eda Özgül Katlav, Koray Çamlica, Firdevs Yönet Eren (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

330 Seiten

2023
IGI Global (Verlag)
978-1-6684-9095-2 (ISBN)

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Impactful Technologies Transforming the Food Industry delves into the revolutionary role of technology in the culinary world, exploring its transformative impact on restaurant operations, the dining experience, and the rise of food delivery services. With meticulous analysis and an academic approach, this book provides an in-depth exploration of the objectives, motivations, and consequences associated with the adoption of technology in the food industry. Drawing from a wealth of research and real-world examples, the book begins by establishing a comprehensive definition of food tech and its diverse applications within the industry. From optimizing restaurant operations to enhancing the dining experience, technology has become an indispensable tool for food establishments. Readers will gain valuable insights into the incorporation of advanced ordering and payment systems, kitchen automation, robotics, and cutting-edge inventory management techniques that have revolutionized the way food businesses operate. Beyond operational efficiency, this book delves into the impact of technology on the dining experience itself. The utilization of virtual and augmented reality, as well as interactive dining experiences, have reshaped the way consumers engage with food. By examining these technologies, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving relationship between technology and personalized culinary encounters. Furthermore, this book explores the emergence of food delivery services and their symbiotic relationship with technology. By dissecting the integral role of technology within the on-demand economy, this book sheds light on how it has transformed the delivery process, customer expectations, and the overall food industry landscape. The book also delves into the potential future trajectory of food tech. It navigates the ethical considerations and challenges associated with the continued growth of technology in the industry. By addressing these concerns, the book presents a balanced perspective on the responsible integration of technology while ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders involved. Impactful Technologies Transforming the Food Industry emphasizes the critical importance of considering the role of technology moving forward. Through the analysis of the objectives, motivations, and consequences of technological adoption, this book serves as the pinnacle resource for food industry professionals, such as chefs, food scientists, and food technologists, students and educators in gastronomy and culinary arts and food science programs, restaurant owners and operators, policymakers and government officials interested in the food industry and technology, consumers interested in the intersection of gastronomy and technology.

Şule Aydin was born in Artvin. She graduated from Mersin University, Faculty of Tourism, Department of Tourism Management in 1994. After completing her graduate education in Department of Tourism Management at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University between 1996-1998. She completed doctorate education at Dokuz Eylül University in Department of Tourism Management between 1998-2004. Prof. Dr. Aydın was a faculty member at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (2004-2011), Trakya University (2012) and Batman University (2015-2016). Since 2017, Prof. Dr. Şule Aydin has been an on-duty dean Faculty of Tourism at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University. Her research interest includes hotel management, organizational behavior, human research management.

Erscheinungsdatum	24.11.2023
Verlagsort	Hershey
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 279 mm
Gewicht	272 g
Themenwelt	Technik ► Lebensmitteltechnologie
Themenwelt	Wirtschaft
ISBN-10	1-6684-9095-1 / 1668490951
ISBN-13	978-1-6684-9095-2 / 9781668490952
Zustand	Neuware