Analytical Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems

This technical report introduces a special issue focused on the intersection of health, food, and sustainable agricultural practices. It outlines the significant changes in dietary habits over the past century, particularly in Japan, and discusses the implications of these changes on health and nutrition. The report details the collaboration between Shimadzu and NARO aimed at promoting a healthy society through dietary analysis and certification of 'G-Plus foods.' It presents various analytical methods for assessing food components, including high-performance liquid chromatography and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. The report also covers the testing of harmful substances in food, genetic analysis for food safety, and the application of AI technology in food analysis. The conclusions emphasize the need for sustainable food systems to meet the demands of a growing global population while ensuring the safety and nutritional quality of food products.