FoodLife Next

FoodLife Next is an innovative startup founded in 2025 as a spin-off from the University of Udine. It originates from a team of researchers with over two decades of experience and more than one hundred scientific publications in food technology. The company provides advanced technological solutions to the food industry, focusing on the precise and rapid prediction of the Minimum Conservation Time (TMC), also known as the "best before" date, for food products.

The core of its offering is a proprietary software, Tool4Food, which leverages advanced algorithms and decades of research data to accurately forecast food shelf life. This enables food companies, analysis labs, and public entities to optimize product management, reduce food waste, and mitigate economic and reputational damage associated with incorrect shelf life estimations. Beyond its software, FoodLife Next offers consulting services, including the development of shelf life extension strategies and study protocols for voluntary certifications. The company also provides specialized training on topics like sensory analysis and formulation strategies for extending shelf life.

The business model targets food companies, laboratories, consultants, and certification bodies with its suite of predictive tools and expert services. By transforming scientific research into practical applications, FoodLife Next aims to enhance the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of the food sector.

Keywords: shelf life prediction, food waste reduction, food technology, predictive analytics, minimum conservation time, food sustainability, Tool4Food, food science, supply chain efficiency, best before date, food safety, sensory analysis, food product development, R&D food sector, food industry solutions, University of Udine spin-off, sustainable food systems, food loss prevention, advanced algorithms, food preservation