Hint: The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is less to do with glossy marketing campaigns and packaging visuals and more about uncovering the mystery of algorithms and getting a better handle on supply chain data.
The past decade has seen seismic shifts in the economic, environmental, political and technological landscapes. But how are these and other influences affecting the food and beverage industry?
A recent study has revealed an intricate picture concerning the way in which consumers discern and react to AI-generated food images [versus real food pics]. Given that visual presentation of food has been found to enhance the likelihood of selection,...
The launch of a range of AI-developed breads in flavors that invoke the feelings associated with love prompted an deeper search to find out what impact artificial intelligence is having on the bakery sector.
As food service giants Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Starbucks enter the metaverse with their devised lands and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), we explore whether it is only a matter of time before manufacturers take a bite out of the metaverse experience.
As an experiment, I turned to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT* to obtain an outside eye on the current state of the cocoa industry. I was curious to know if a computer algorithm could come up with credible answers to the main issues that...
Tastewise introduces what it calls lightning-fast conversational and contextual insights to infinite product ideas to helps brands decide what is right for them.
The industry leader in sensorial experiences has forged a partnership with British health and wellness company Salus Optima to give brand owners access to an AI-driven personalised nutritional platform that will create snacks and other products that target...
The Californian foodtech company is debuting its novel ingredient in a protein crisp inclusion for cereals, bars and baked goods – developed in conjunction with plant-based food pioneer Puris – at SupplySide West 2022.
The Mexican bakery giant has marked the 10th anniversary of its factory and fleet automation initiative with the announcement of further upgrades and investments.
Mekitec Group has cemented its place among the world’s leading food quality control vendors with the acquisition of Grupo Bimbo’s subsidiary, Kanan Smart Solution, in a share transaction.
GoodMills has partnered with Equinom to investigate how best to crossbreed Yellow Pea seeds using AI technology to achieve a tailored raw material with outstanding sensory properties.
The Netherlands-headquartered equipment specialist has developed Smart Solutions, a cloud-based software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the quality and quantity control of cheese and other pizza toppings.
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley UK is attempting to digitise taste through a partnership with Google Cloud, which has resulted in the first ever Maltesers cake developed by artificial intelligence.
Seebo – the artificial intelligence (AI) platform used by producers like General Mills, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Mondelēz to predict and prevent quality, yield and waste losses – is planning to expand its global reach following a $24m Series B financing round.
Nestlé Toll House is aiming to keep the home baking trend alive by introducing a ‘smart’ digital human that it claims will answer all of a home baker’s questions.
Benson Hill has raised $150m in Series D funding round to scale up its AI-backed crop design platform that supports the development of healthier and more sustainable ingredients.
Seebo has announced the completion of a $9m funding round led by Ofek Ventures, with the participation of Vertex Ventures and existing investors Viola Ventures and TPY Capital.
Contaminant detection and materials sorting specialist Sesotec is hosting a virtual exhibition in lieu of its presence at interpack, which has been postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Equipment manufacturers are investing ‘huge sums in R&D’ to enable bakers boost operational efficiency and develop application-specific products to meet exacting consumer demands, according to Global Market Insights.
