<>< The food processing industry wants currently robotics that can meet the unique performance needs of the industry. Equipment designers are turning more to "smart " processing systems. There is a greater computer integration on the manufacturing floor. This provides better control of processing information. As consumer demand continues to increase, the need for increasingly complex equipment will increase as well. These changes will increase the need for employees who are skilled in the operation and maintenance of this equipment. As the equipment becomes more complex, so will the skills required to operate this equipment become more complex. Preparing for these challenges will provide great opportunity. ><>< This book will be a platform for Food Scientists, Food Engineers and Agricultural Scientist along with the Policy makers, Industrialists, Progressive farmers and Entrepreneurs to discuss various issues related to food processing, safety and food security.

By D. Thyagarajan and A. Ashok