Food and Drink Production

Food and drink are deeply embedded inour cultural heritage with our consumptionhabits shaped by centuries of tradition andbeliefs. Our environment climate andresources also influence what we eat anddrink. The food industry is the largestmanufacturing sector worldwide but it hasa significant environmental impact in termsof resource use emissions and waste. Theindustry is facing challenges in improving energy efficiency andreducing waste production but the adoption of industrial digitaltechnologies (IDTs) such as sensors and machine learning can helpmanufacturers collect and analyze data to make evidence-baseddecisions reducing their environmental impact by making theirprocesses more flexible and efficient. The COVID-19 pandemichas had a profound impact on the food and beverage manufacturingindustry disrupting global supply chains and affecting economiesworldwide. As the industry grapples with the pandemic's fallout itmust find ways to manage risk and uncertainty while ensuring asteady food supply for the world's growing populationThis book is a valuable addition to the literature on food production andindustry. It focuses on the production of carbonated soft drinks and providesup-to-date information on the latest methods used in carbonation andfilling. The book also covers important standards and guidelines that arenecessary for compliance with legislation such as the HACCP.This book is intended for a wide range of professionals in the foodindustry including food scientists technologists chemists engineersmicrobiologists and students who are interested in this field. It providesan essential resource for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with thelatest practices and standards in carbonated soft drink production.