A strategic research and development plan for the food factory of the future
Food companies must continue to innovate and respond flexibly to a changing world in which versatility and competitiveness are essential. Efficiency, quality and people's well-being are top priority.
The food industry in Belgium may well be facing the biggest challenges in its history: guaranteeing the highest quality, keeping small ranges affordable, producing larger volumes quickly, becoming more efficient, being sustainable, etc. Not so simple. The Factory of the Future shines in many of these areas: sustainable use of energy and materials, motivating employees, state-of-the-art production equipment and smart processes. This is no easy task. But the results are there: a versatile future-oriented company with high added value products.