Insights from SILL 6:
Digital Innovation to Reduce Food Waste in Poultry Processing
Food waste is a major challenge in the poultry industry, where outdated methods and limited digitalization make it difficult to monitor and reduce losses. SILL 6 is addressing this by developing advanced, data-driven solutions to optimize production and minimize waste.
Challenges in Digitalizing Food Processing
Many food SMEs still rely on outdated technology, making it difficult to track and prevent food loss in real-time. Key barriers include:
- Slow and destructive lab testing, which limits quick adjustments.
- Lack of insight into how processing steps affect quality and efficiency.
- Older machinery that makes digital upgrades difficult.
- Poor system integration, preventing smooth data sharing.
ZeroW’s Smart Solutions
To overcome these challenges, ZeroW Living Lab 6 is testing cutting-edge tools in poultry processing in collaboration with ASINCAR Food Technology Centre and Aldelís:
- Portable Near Infrared (NIR) Technology for real-time quality control without the need for lab tests.
- AI-powered analysis to optimize production steps and salt concentration in poultry mince.
- Smart Process Optimization using AI to improve efficiency and reduce food loss.
Expected Impact by the end of the project
- Increase food streams that meet quality standards for consumption by 20%.
- Reduce the overall food loss in production by 25%.
- Improve resource efficiency, including reductions in raw material usage, energy consumption, and labor requirements for monitoring production lines.
By advancing digitalization in food processing, ZeroW is contributing to a more efficient, data-driven, and sustainable future for the poultry industry.
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