International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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AI and the Circular Food Economy: How Technology is Redefining Waste, Distribution, and Sustainability

Author(s) Anshika Batra
Country India
Abstract Artificial intelligence is reshaping the circular food economy by transforming how food is produced, distributed, and recovered across global systems. This paper examines the role of AI in advancing circularity within the food sector, focusing on waste reduction, supply chain optimisation, and sustainable agricultural practices. Drawing on interdisciplinary research, the study explores how AI technologies such as predictive analytics, computer vision, smart packaging, IoT-enabled monitoring, and blockchain-integrated platforms enhance efficiency and resource regeneration throughout the value chain. Case studies, including Winnow, Too Good To Go, and Apeel Sciences, demonstrate measurable reductions in waste, emissions, and operational costs. At the same time, the paper highlights challenges associated with AI adoption, including cost barriers, data governance concerns, inequalities between developed and developing economies, and risks of technological overdependence. The analysis concludes that AI can significantly accelerate the transition to a circular food economy, provided implementation is equitable, transparent, and integrated with human expertise and regenerative practices.
Keywords artificial intelligence, circular food economy, food waste reduction, sustainable agriculture, smart supply chains, AI in food systems, regenerative practices
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-17

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