FoodDelta Zeeland, in collaboration with Impuls Zeeland, is organizing an inspiration session on AI in food safety and quality on Thursday, May 28th.
During this afternoon, you will discover how innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, contribute to quality improvement, food safety, and more efficient processes in the Zeeland food and manufacturing industries. With practical examples, a keynote, and concrete applications from the field.
How can you use AI today for better quality and less waste? Discover it during this session full of insights and immediately applicable solutions.
Program
Keynote – AI in Quality & Food Safety Harm Crompvoets, Mérieux NutriSciences
Harm opens the afternoon with an extensive keynote on the deployment of artificial intelligence in quality and food safety processes. He demonstrates how AI supports organizations in quality control, process monitoring, and preventing deviations. With practical examples, he paints a clear picture of the latest developments and how companies can directly apply them in their daily operations.
Case Study – Circular Bread Project Peter van Strien, Hardt Enterprise
Peter shares insights from the project Circular bread, in which he works with a group of independent Zeeland bakery organizations on digital innovations and process improvements. He explains how the companies increase their quality and work more efficiently in this way. Participants get a realistic glimpse into the challenges and results of this regional project.
AI in Packaging Quality Robin Krijger, PackCheck
Robin presents concrete, practical examples of AI applications in packaging quality, food safety, and process optimization. He demonstrates how smart vision systems and data-driven detection techniques contribute to improved defect detection, higher product quality, and reduced waste. His contribution is strongly focused on directly applicable solutions.
The information session brings together experts and case studies and is intended for professionals who want direct insight into applicable solutions.
Current Initiatives & Opportunities
We will conclude with an overview of ongoing programs and opportunities within Smart Delta Zeeland, including the SMP project (Smart Mussel Processing), the AI Hub, the Innovation Hub, available vouchers, and relevant events.
