Artificial intelligence is transforming the food production and processing industry, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of AI applications in food quality control, integrating predictive maintenance, process optimization, automation, smart manufacturing, and supply chain intelligence within modern Industry 4.0 frameworks. Through detailed analysis, it demonstrates how AI leverages real-time data, advanced sensors, machine learning, digital twins, and robotics to ensure product consistency, prevent defects, and maintain regulatory compliance. Challenges such as data quality, cybersecurity, workforce adaptation, and ethical considerations are addressed, alongside strategies for sustainable, responsible implementation. By combining theoretical foundations with practical insights, the book offers a roadmap for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to harness AI for safer, more efficient, and transparent food systems. Whether navigating complex production environments or seeking innovative solutions for quality assurance, this work illuminates the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of food manufacturing.
