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  • Publication | 2025

Advancing Food Systems with Industry 5.0: A Systematic Review of Smart Technologies, Sustainability, and Resource Optimization

Highlights:

  • I5.0 focuses on IoT, robotics, AI enabled manufacturing in food industry.
  • Sustainability and bioeconomy of food sectors are majorly emphasizes.
  • Enhanced food safety with IoT sensors, analytics and reduce human intervention, by robotics.
  • Predicting demand and minimize waste by big data analysis, Personalized products through 3D printing, smart packaging, etc. are key niches.
  • Application of I5.0 enhances efficiency, safety, sustainability, and personalization.

Abstract:

The advent of Industry 5.0 represents a transformative shift towards integrating advanced computational technologies—such as AI, IoT, robotics, and big data—with human-centric collaboration to achieve sustainable food production systems. This systematic review examines the link between Industry 5.0 and sustainability, focusing on computational innovations, resource management, and eco-friendly practices within food industries. The study addresses the pressing challenge of balancing industrial growth with environmental stewardship and identifies the untapped potential of Industry 5.0 to enhance food safety, reduce waste, and enable personalized food solutions. Using a qualitative methodology, the review synthesizes findings from scholarly articles, industry reports, and case studies to analyze applications of smart sensors, blockchain, and robotics in optimizing supply chains, precision farming, and vertical agriculture. Results indicate that Industry 5.0 facilitates real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and adaptive production, improving resource efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts. Smart packaging, digital twins, and AR are highlighted as emerging tools for enhancing traceability, quality control, and consumer engagement. However, high implementation costs, data management challenges, and the need for policy frameworks emerge as critical barriers. The discussion emphasizes how these challenges can be mitigated through multidisciplinary research, cross-sector collaboration, and government incentives. Overall, Industry 5.0 offers a pathway to sustainable, efficient, and personalized food systems by leveraging cutting-edge technologies while fostering human-machine collaboration. Future research should focus on scalable applications, cost-effective solutions, and regulatory alignment to accelerate Industry 5.0 adoption in food sectors. This study underscores the urgency of advancing computational technologies to shape resilient and sustainable food production systems.