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FOOD PROCESSING

ADDRESSING FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TO

FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

With about a third of total greenhouse Landscapes, of which Nestlé is a found- Rob Cameron, Nestlé's Global Head of Pub-
gas emissions coming from the produc- ing member, will collaborate and support lic A!airs. "As one company, we can have a
tion, distribution and consumption of food, farmers who adopt regenerative practices. positive impact on the environment and on
COP28 acknowledged, for the first time, They will help facilitate government pol- farmers and their communities. The coop-
the important role food and agriculture icies, support research and development eration across sectors agreed at COP28 is
play in tackling the climate crisis. As a and advance education in this space. another major step forward that will make
food company, Nestlé has been pushing The Action Agenda on Regenerative a big di!erence."
for this action and believes the momentum Landscapes is an important means for
it creates will enable the global transition delivering on the COP28 UAE Declaration
to agriculture that restores and enhances on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food
nature. Systems, and Climate Action. Signed by
Private sector participants, farmers, civil 134 world leaders, the Declaration makes
society, financiers and local government sustainable agriculture and food production
representatives agreed at the summit to key components for dealing with climate
coordinate and scale up their e!orts to change.
make food production and agriculture more "At Nestlé, we have made regenerative
sustainable and resilient. Signatories of the agriculture a cornerstone of our roadmap
COP28 Action Agenda on Regenerative to net zero greenhouse gas emissions," said

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INFINITY: THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SOFTWARE FOR FOOD SELECTION

Raytec has introduced a groundbreak- food, ensuring that only the highest quality food products, from fruits and vegetables
ing innovation in food technology with the products reach consumers. to meats and baked goods.
unveiling of its latest creation, Infinity, an KEY ADVANTAGES OF 6. Consistent High-Quality Production:
artificial intelligence so"ware for food sort- Ensures 24/7 maintenance of high product
ing. Presented at Cibus Tec 2023, Infinity INFINIT quality throughout the entire production
marks a significant departure from tra- Raytec Vision’s artificial intelligence so"- process.
ditional vision systems by harnessing the ware for food sorting o!ers a number of
power of AI and continuous learning. benefits that can revolutionize the way the THE FUTURE OF THE FOOD
This cutting-edge technology emulates food industry manages product quality and INDUSTRY:
human-like selection criteria at remarkable safety: Raytec Vision’s technological leap with
speed, revolutionizing the process of food 1. Unprecedented Accuracy: AI-driven Infinity underscores the transformative
selection. precision surpasses human capabilities, role of artificial intelligence for food sort-
minimizing the risk of errors and ensuring ing. The trajectory of the food industry
consistent product quality. is increasingly shaped by technology and
automation, and Raytec Vision is at the
2. Remarkable Speed: The system can
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AGRIBUSINESS
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minutest imperfections or contaminants in ized to accommodate a diverse range of
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