The food industry needs rapid, robust pathogen detection and characterization technologies that yield useable information, in addition to presence or absence tests, only. The advent of powerful molecular tools combined with advances in computational technology has created a virtual tsunami of data. However, there are still challenges about how to analyze, interpret, and communicate the omics results, in a way that is more understandable and applicable for the food industry. The data is still too complex for the food industry to utilize, effectively. There is a disconnect between what the science offers and what the industry can adopt. The current gaps between technology potential and industry adoption will be highlighted.  This symposium explores the nuances of integrating omics into the food industry in the industry’s quest to ensure safety, quality, and transparency.

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