{"id":32209,"date":"2021-06-26T11:46:52","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T06:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=32209"},"modified":"2021-06-26T11:46:54","modified_gmt":"2021-06-26T06:16:54","slug":"top-6-food-tech-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/top-6-food-tech-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Food Tech Trends to Look Out For in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The food industry has witnessed considerable changes in the last few years owing to growing internet penetration and technological advancements. Ever-evolving food delivery habits & distant dining have compelled eating houses to seek confrontation with their customer base. Most firms have opted for private tech-enabled channels & social media to connect with their prospects. In this blog, we will talk about the top 6 food tech trends of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The food industry is one of those sectors\nwhose demand never goes down. The growing economy has improved the per-capita\nincome. People nowadays are reaping better disposal incomes which drastically\nimproved their purchasing power. Gone are the days when the bigger eating house\nand costly cuisines are accessible to wealthy individuals only. Better income\nis now empowering individuals to seek a different kind of FBO to quench their\nhunger. Consequently, the food industry is now emerging as the fastest-growing\nsector in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0The increasing dominance of high-speed data and smart devices has enabled the industry to inch towards the automation regime. Also, the technology advancements have empowered the sector to produce quality foods at a prompt pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Significance of Food Tech in Current Era<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sudden burst of food-booking apps in the\nIndian marketplace has completely transformed the way we deal with the ordering\nof foods. The technological dominance has compelled the food sector to seek\nsignificant changes from the ground up. Such services are rapidly gaining\ntraction in metropolitan areas owing to the matchless convenience they offered\nto their customers.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 2018, many foods business start-ups and\ndelivery services began to thrive in different areas of our country. Since these\nbusinesses adhere to immense growth potential, they successfully reaped\nconsiderable fiscal backing from many venture capitalists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such start-ups have emerged as the prominent\ngrowth driver for the food industry in India due to their urge to invest and\nevolve various food tech services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital booking, delivery apps, and cloud services have overhauled the inherent discrepancies of the food sector. The eruption of food-based start-ups has prompted FBOs to adopt technological-based solutions that ensure minimal manual intervention and quick turnaround time. These start-ups are putting their efforts to leverage customer-friendly technological advancements, such as mentioned below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article<\/b>:How can an Online Food Ordering System make your brand create milestones? <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prominent Food Tech Trends of 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The section below entails the list of\nprominent food tech trends of 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Voice Commands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Voice commands have emerged as a vital tool\nfor businesses to improve customer experience. Precisely, it started to gain\ntraction in the late 2018s owing to the push provided by the corporate giants like\nGoogle and Amazon. People, especially from urban areas, prominently use such\nservices for ordering foods and home chores. Similarly, hotels and eating\nhouses have also inched towards the voice-activated system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When coupled with other tech-based\nsolutions, such technology can enable voice-based services to strengthen\nrestaurant operation as well as management. It would remain the hottest food\ntech trend of 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Media Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For more than a decade, the Google search engine has remained a prominent source of prospects for various eating houses and hotels. But after the advent of Facebook and Instagram<\/strong><\/em>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>, most businesses have shifted their marketing effort to these platforms.\u00a0 Since these platforms have a massive user base, they have become a primary hub for marketers across the globe. Presently, many hotels and other food-based establishments facilitate table and room bookings via these platforms. It seems that these platforms will continue to remain the primary choice for FBOs for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tools Ensuring Tailored Services <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Customers are always fond of personalized\nand customized experiences. In the pre-automation era, the possibility of\nrendering customized services was one of the biggest hurdles for FBOs.  This forced the customers to steak with\navailable options and paid the steep prices. However, the arrival of advanced\ntechnology has changed that scenario forever. \nThe tech solutions available today are capable of transforming any\nconventional set-up into an elite establishment in no time whatsoever. Also,\nsome tools enable food operators to cater to demand efficiently and deliver\nservices as per customer\u2019s requirements. This is also true for established FBOs\nwhich still leverage old ways to serve their customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial Intelligence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The impact of Artificial Intelligence on the\nbusiness landscape is beyond monumental. Today AI can be found in almost every business\ndomain, including food industries.  The\ninsights rendered by AI can enable food operators to create a probability-based\nreservation, demand-equitable pricing, and resourceful ordering. The increased\nuse of such practices will surely enable FBOs to improve services and minimize\noverhead costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite widespread adoption, companies have\nyet to explore the full potential of AI. \nAccording to experts, it can improve every facet of a business if it is\nimplemented sensibly. It seems that AI will continue to rejoice top spot in the\nfood tech trend of 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Data is an asset because it renders useful\ninsight on matters that affect the company\u2019s growth and sales in one way or\nanother. The collection and sorting of big data seek specific technology and\ntools. An effective data collection could enable the FBOs to avail accurate\npredictions on the following parameters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n