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Items Tagged with 'artificial intelligence (AI)'

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Rockwell Automation: F&B Manufacturers Adopting AI But They Still Need Connected Data

November 9, 2026

According to Rockwell Automation’s 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report, nearly 90% of food and beverage manufacturers are already using AI and machine learning or plan to do so in the future.


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Your Freight Data Isn’t Ready for AI. Here’s How to Fix That.

Kevin Hunt
Kevin Hunt
November 6, 2026

Before you rely on AI to guide freight decisions, connect the underlying records, identify the gaps, and assign responsibility for fixing them.


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How Can Food Manufacturers Win in AI-Assisted Consumer Search?

Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 5, 2026
Manufacturers aren’t the only subset to benefit from AI. Consumers are increasingly turning to AI agents to compare and purchase products, meaning product descriptions must be optimized for AI.
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Pythag Tech Raises $4.25M to Advance AI for Cultivated Meat

October 28, 2026

The capital will expand Pythag’s biological dataset and machine learning platform, which is designed to optimize cultivated meat production processes that can then be licensed to food companies.


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Will Predictive Maintenance Lead to Data Standardization and AI Wins?

Food manufacturers have invested in predictive maintenance technology and analytics for the last ten years in search of more uptime. Now, food industry leaders are witnessing partnerships for data contextualization that could be the missing “ingredient” to successful AI projects.
Grant Gerke
Grant Gerke
October 19, 2026

The pursuit of improved operational margins is difficult, as CPG companies face over 20% in cost losses due to inefficiencies. Many are implementing advanced sensors and contextual data analysis to enhance maintenance and develop AI-driven strategies in manufacturing.


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Tips for Getting a Food Plant Ready for AI

Eric Medecke_E Tech Group
Eric Medecke
Casey Noonan_E Tech Group
Casey Noonan
October 15, 2026

For food and beverage manufacturers, AI readiness begins with gaining visibility into the plant that exists today, identifying the risks and constraints that matter most, and establishing a practical roadmap for modernization.


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AI, Big Data and Sustainability Top the List of Industry Concerns

The latest food and beverage industry trends also include healthier diets, labor issues, sanitation priorities and updated equipment designs.
Rebecca Marquez
Rebecca Marquez
October 6, 2026

In addition to artificial intelligence (AI), big data and sustainability concerns, food industry professionals taking part in PMMI's research emphasized health-driven product shifts, ongoing workforce constraints and heightened sanitation scrutiny.


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Artificial intelligence

Generic ERP Lessons Food Manufacturers Should Apply to AI Solutions

Ruth Lestina_inecta
Ruth Lestina
October 6, 2026

Just like a generic ERP in food manufacturing will never function as efficiently as a purpose-built ERP, the same holds true for AI.


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AI

How Food Manufacturers Should Evaluate AI for True Innovation

Tara Buchler_ JBF Consulting
Tara Bulcher
September 28, 2026

Some industry conversations fail to distinguish between genuine innovation and long-established automation, leaving plant and supply chain executives to make investment decisions without enough clarity to evaluate what they're actually buying.


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Cleaning and Sanitation: Organize and Record Your Data with the Right Tools

Tired of spending days to come up with a report when a governing body finds a food safety issue?
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
September 21, 2026

Rather than a hodge-podge of sanitation and cleaning records scattered everywhere, why not tie them together digitally so they’re available in minutes or hours rather than days or weeks?


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6/18/26 to 6/18/27
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Step-Change Solutions: What’s Next for Automation in Food & Beverage Manufacturing?

On Demand The session will examine emerging applications for artificial intelligence (AI) in food manufacturing, including how agentic AI could reshape operations, decision-making, and production workflows in the years ahead.

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