By Cath Isabedra  In the quiet orchards of New Zealand, a revolution is brewing—one that doesn't rely on sight or touch, but on smell. Scentian Bio, a biotechnology company led by CEO Jonathan Good and founded by scientist Dr. Andrew Kralicek, is pioneering a way to digitize smell using insect olfaction. This breakthrough may soon change how the food industry approaches ripeness, contamination, and sustainability—starting with the humble kiwifruit.  From destructive to … [Read more...] about Smelling the future: How insect-inspired tech is redefining food safety and ripeness detection