Olive 4.0

Digital Transformation and Smart Technologies for Sustainable Olive Farming and Oil Production

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

Del i serien The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) in the Food Sector: Revolutionizing Agri-Food and Seafood through Smart Technologies

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Olive 4.0: Digital Transformation and Smart Technologies for Sustainable Olive Farming and Oil Production explores the revolutionary impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on the traditional olive sector. As olive farming and oil production face increasing pressures from labor shortages, resource constraints, and environmental concerns, this book addresses the urgent need for digital innovation tailored specifically to this industry. By focusing on cutting-edge tools such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, blockchain, and smart sensors, it highlights how these advances can enhance sustainability, productivity, and quality throughout the entire olive supply chain-from grove management to oil processing and distribution. The book fills a critical gap in agricultural literature by providing a specialized resource dedicated to the olive industry’s digital transformation. It acknowledges the diversity of farm sizes, economic conditions, and climatic regions-especially across the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East-and offers practical, scalable strategies for integrating smart technologies. Whether for smallholders seeking affordable solutions or large producers aiming for automation and traceability, Olive 4.0 delivers science-backed insights that promote eco-friendly practices while improving efficiency and reducing waste. Importantly, it also addresses challenges related to technology accessibility and equitable adoption, ensuring that innovations benefit a broad spectrum of stakeholders and support long-term sustainability goals. This guide is an invaluable resource for a wide audience. Researchers and academics in agricultural technology and food science will find the latest advancements and case studies illuminating. Professionals in the olive industry can access practical guidance to optimize production and ensure product quality. Policymakers and regulators will gain insights into fostering technology integration and equitable diffusion. Additionally, students, educators, and sustainability advocates will benefit from comprehensive coverage of how Industry 4.0 tools can drive more sustainable, efficient, and resilient olive farming and oil production systems worldwide.

Provides a comprehensive exploration of how Industry 4.0 technologies can be integrated throughout the olive sector, from farm to table
Offers actionable insights and practical solutions for improving olive and olive oil quality, ensuring safety, and enhancing traceability
Discusses current barriers and concerns in implementing Industry 4.0 technologies and provides a forward-looking perspective on future opportunities
Offers recommendations for overcoming various challenges, helping stakeholders to navigate and leverage the evolving landscape of olive farming and oil production

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-01
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) in the Food Sector: Revolutionizing Agri-Food and Seafood through Smart Technologies
Antal sidor:270
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780443448614

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Dr. Najla Trabelsi is an Assistant Professor at the Center of Biotechnology of Borj Cédria with experience of more than 10 years, specializing in the valorization of olive oil and medicinal plants for various purposes such as food preservation, therapy, economics, and cosmetics. She also excels in extracting natural additives, colorings, and flavorings from biomass by-products, as well as biopolymers for eco-friendly packaging. Dr. Najla coordinates several national and international projects on the topic of valorization of agro-food wastes and biopackaging. She serves on the editorial boards of various academic journals as Guest Editor for Special Issues and reviews articles for various scientific journals. Abdo Hassoun (Ph.D. in Engineering of Biological Functions from the Lille University of Science and Technology, France) is a multidisciplinary scientist with solid experience in various areas related to food science and technology. After completing his Ph.D. in 2016 in France, he moved to Norway and worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima) from 2017 until 2020. In 2021, he founded SAFIR; Sustainable AgriFoodtech Innovation & Research, a non-profit research organization that works in collaboration with local and international academic and industrial partners to contribute to addressing food sustainability issues and make food healthier and more affordable. Currently, he is a freelance researcher besides his role as the chief executive officer of SAFIR. He also coordinates projects and develops research in multiple directions including emerging food trends, Industry 4.0 technologies, reduction and valorisation of food loss and food waste, development of new food processing methods and food analytical techniques, among others. Dr. Hassoun has published more than 60 scientific original and review articles as well as several book chapters in international publishers.

Innehållsförteckning

Part I: Introduction to the Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainability in the olive sector1. Overview of the Industry 4.0 enabling technologies in the olive sector2. Promoting olive sustainability through Industry 4.0 technologiesPart II: Optimizing olive production with Industry 4.0 technologies3. Advancing olive and olive oil quality through the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies4. Ensuring olive safety using Industry 4.0 innovations5. Enhancing traceability in the olive supply chain by Industry 4.06. Olive waste management and Industry 4.0 technologiesPart III: Current development and future landscape in the olive sector7. Precision olive farming8. Precision olive oil processing and production9. Key concerns and barriers in implementing Industry 4.0 in olive sector10. Current opportunities and future perspectives