A comprehensive review on CRISPR and artificial intelligence based emerging food packaging technology to ensure “safe food”

In the food industry, food quality and safety are vital, and in this case, appropriate packaging technology can significantly ensure the quality of food for consumers. Therefore, innovation in food packaging technology is believed to cater to the rising global demand for food quality and safety. The application of CRISPR technology for the ultra-sensitive detection of pathogens and food contaminants in the headspace of packaged food can be an emerging strategy to protect the health of consumers. Consequently, CRISPR-based intelligent packaging technology is likely to pave the way for the food industry to realize the real-time surveillance of food contaminants. Moreover, exploring the technological aspect of how deep learning empowers food quality inspection may facilitate global food safety and lead to a healthy secure environment. Therefore, in this review, we illustrate technological advancement with regards to traceability, computing automation, and big-data analysis, which can be an alternative approach to circumvent the limitations of existing packaging analytics. Additionally, the combination of CRISPR technology with interconnected disciplines may prompt new interest in the next-generation packaging sector.