SMART PLANT MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF BAKERY PRODUCTS
Giuliana Paterna
CINECA IRIS Institutional Research Information System (University of Basilicata)
Abstract
This doctoral thesis explores the integration of digital technologies and sustainable ingredient innovation in the bakery sector, with particular emphasis on gluten-free breadmaking. The work is framed within the evolving paradigm of Food Industry 5.0, which combines technological advancement with human-centricity, sustainability, and system resilience. The first part of the thesis provides a critical review of the transition from Food Industry 4.0 to Food Industry 5.0, highlighting the role of enabling technologies such as the Internet of Things, automation, artificial intelligence, smart sensors, and datadriven decision support in modern agri-food systems. Special attention is given to the opportunities and challenges associated with digitalization in terms of efficiency, traceability, s