Innovation and technology

Foodtech: what it is and why it revolutionizes the food industry

15/09/2020

It is not new that innovations for everyday life are launched every year, especially after the advent of the internet and mobile communication devices. But do you know that this innovation can go much further? Foodtechs are an example of how technological development can even reach the food sector.

For you to know more about what a foodtech is and how this type of company works, keep reading our post!

What is foodtech?

Foodtechs are food companies that use technologies in a disruptive way. With this, true revolutions are practiced in its sector, which encompass the entire production chain, from the beginning, in agricultural or livestock processes, to the sale of products to final consumers. Thus, the concept can be linked to several procedures. 

For example, the development of new machinery to accelerate or improve the production process or the elaboration of products that help in the preservation of food. Also included are the design of sustainable packaging and the launch of apps for meal delivery, among others.  

Understand the differences

With the adoption of the foodtech model, companies guarantee themselves and their customers several advantages. One of them is the optimization of the use of its resources, which reduces (and a lot!) waste, reducing the cost of production and the expenditure of energy and water. In this sense, the environment also benefits, mainly because sustainability should be a concern of foodtechs. 

For consumers, the improvement in the consumption experience stands out. By applying cutting-edge technologies in production, factories bring higher quality products to their customers' tables. These can still count on more efficient services, from packaging developed in a more practical way to the service, which can be closer thanks to digital technologies.

The Beeva

For Beeva, being associated with the foodtech model means investing in the meeting between natural inputs and technology. In our operation, scientific knowledge and technological devices are used throughout the entire production chain, from the collection of raw materials to the distribution channels of our products.

In our factory, for example, we use biophilic design, which integrates our employees' workspaces with the nature that grows around us. The construction, in turn, was planned in a way that does not harm the local ecosystem, underscoring our commitment to biodiversity.

In addition, we are supporters of the Net Zero model, which provides for an intelligent consumption of natural resources. Therefore, in our facilities we use a water reuse system to reduce water consumption, we use renewable energy sources and we also reject the disposal of solid waste in landfills.

As you've just seen, foodtechs represent the latest in the food industry. They see beyond their time and rush to develop the best technologies and apply them to their processes, which results in several benefits for everyone involved in the production chain.

Now that you know what a foodtech is and how these companies can combine technology and concern for the environment in the food sector, how about finding out more about Beeva? Check out our history and more on our site!