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How to Accelerate Water and Energy Pilot Projects with Data Context Tools

AI projects in food manufacturing have slowed due to large-scale data projects delivering limited payoffs, stymying momentum. The next wave of data system integrators is here, providing semantic labeling and data context services and accelerating innovative strategies.

Grant Gerke

September 29, 2026

AI projects in food manufacturing have slowed down because large data projects have not provided great results. This has limited progress in the field. Now, a new group of data system integrators is here to help. They offer services like semantic labeling and data context, which can speed up new strategies in the industry.

From Recall Reaction to Prevention: How AI Is Changing Food Safety Execution

Stephen Dombroski

September 3, 2026

The recalls making headlines are not happening because food manufacturers stopped caring about safety. They are happening because the systems designed to catch problems are built to record what happened, not to prevent what is about to happen. This is one area where agentic AI can be transformational for food supply chains.

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The Data Dilemma: Why AI Fails for Mid-Sized Food Processors

Chao Yi

February 23, 2026

It is critical for manufacturers such as food processors to recognize that while AI has the potential to become the "turbocharger" of operations, that transformation rarely happens by simply bolting on use cases.

Track and Trace

IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center Launches Tool for Data Standardization

September 25, 2025

The Traceability Driver is designed to make it easier for existing traceability software systems to transform their data into standardized formats, supporting sustainability and supply chain integrity by enabling seamless data exchange.

OEE Metrics Evolve as Data Standardization Takes Shape

The race to standardize plant data is happening fast. As food manufacturers standardize data, digital tools accelerate and provide a closer look at overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and maintenance metrics.

Grant Gerke

April 21, 2025

Data collection has become a major part of food manufacturing, but without data standardization, measuring overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) poses a challenge.

Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Manufacturing Book

Will Food Processors Find Success with AI in 2025?

FOOD ENGINEERING discusses machine learning, neural networks, Industry 4.0, data governance and other AI concepts in food manufacturing with Markus Guerster, founder and CEO of MontBlancAI.

Grant Gerke

January 15, 2025

FOOD ENGINEERING discusses machine learning, neural networks, Industry 4.0, data governance and other AI concepts in food manufacturing with Markus Guerster, founder and CEO of MontBlancAI.

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12 Ways to Assess Manufacturing Control and Analytics Software

John Hilgendorf

December 20, 2024

In a digital age where all data can be stored electronically, the most valuable proposition of software — especially those in manufacturing applications — is to reduce friction between humans and software and between software packages.

Pepsi Adopts Real-Time Digital Technology Tool for a ‘Quick-Win’

Food and beverage companies are seeking quick wins and ‘proof of technology’ projects that lead to increased efficiencies while also focusing on digital strategy roadmaps so manufacturers can scale.

Grant Gerke

June 12, 2024

Food and beverage companies are seeking quick wins and ‘proof of technology’ projects that lead to increased efficiencies while also focusing on digital strategy roadmaps so manufacturers can scale.