ON THE COVER: ►Alternative Protein in 2026: Key Trends and Industry Updates
FEATURES: ► How to get food manufacturing plants ready for AI
► Food safety today: Ignoring past mistakes spells trouble for the future
► Cybersecurity challenges demand cooperation between IT and OT
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.
Product can be left behind in containers, lost during transfers, damaged in handling or discarded due to inventory expiration or poor stock rotation. Over time, these incremental losses add up, especially when working with viscous or high-value liquid ingredients.