Bob Reiter’s Post

There is no doubt that artificial intelligence will soon touch nearly every part of our lives, and I’m fascinated by the positive AI applications emerging. Read about this great example in Fortune. With the global population projected to reach 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050, it's promising to learn that generative AI could help feed the world's masses while sustaining the planet. #AI

As AI continues to grow, it's nice to see it being used as a tool to create innovations that could help humanity, rather than being seen as a looming threat that could end it. This feature does a great job of highlighting this. Great read!

🔍 Embracing the AI Frontier: Stay Open, Stay Curious! 🚀 I'm truly fascinated by the profound impact AI is making in various industries, especially in addressing critical issues like food sustainability highlighted in this insightful article. The utilization of AI by leading companies such as Unilever, PepsiCo, and Mars Wrigley in optimizing product formulations, reducing waste, and enhancing supply chain efficiency is remarkable. Just as we've witnessed with past technologies like word processing and the internet, AI holds immense potential to revolutionize how we work and live. It's evident that we're only beginning to explore its capabilities, particularly in enhancing food production and addressing global challenges. As leaders, it's crucial to foster a culture of curiosity and experimentation with AI among our teams. Encouraging employees to explore AI's possibilities, understand its limitations, and collaborate on creating innovative use cases can drive meaningful progress in our organizations and communities. While we're still in the early stages of AI adoption, it's clear that this technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve rapidly. Embracing this evolution with curiosity, agility, and openness to change is essential for staying ahead in today's dynamic landscape.

Fortune published an interesting article highlighting how Unilever is using AI to help with their formulation process - predicting taste, consumer preferences, microbiological stability along with optimizing for their supply chain. It’s impressive to see how AI is changing the way the food industry operates and creates new products. One thing I’m particularly excited about is how AI is helping to minimize food waste. While algorithms can predict demand and find optimal delivery routes to minimize food loss, we are learning they can do so much more. Companies have used AI models that can predict taste, texture and stability of a product, as well as make informed decisions on packaging to ensure a product is used to its full extent. I’m excited to see how AI will continue to impact and be a force for good in tackling food waste and sustainability efforts in the CPG world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNC6U_uC #AI #Sustainability #CPG #FoodWaste

As the world’s population swells to nearly 10 billion by 2050, farmers have to become more efficient. Big Food is going big on #ai. At Bayer, crunching data with AI can help breeders create crop offspring that will be most successful in the field. Unilever used AI to whip up Hellmann’s vegan mayo; advanced modeling helped predict the taste, texture, and stability of a product that would omit egg. PepsiCo uses AI to help synthesize what consumers want at a faster pace, but at the heart of those flavor development decisions are human insights. https://lnkd.in/eXhFyN6V

Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the food industry! From predicting ingredient interactions to streamlining formulation processes, AI holds immense potential. But can AI take our products to the next level? What are your thoughts?  Read more in Baking Business 📰 #foodinnovation #aiinfoodindustry #productdevelopment #betterforyousnacks #artificialintelligence #foodtech #innovationjourney"

Interesting article on food companies aspiring to use AI for faster formulation: traditional formulation development is too slow, and when faced with an ingredient shortage, price change, recall or new regulation, product development teams are under pressure to come up with alternative formulations within very narrow timeframes. Science-based AI enables supply chain resilience by helping development teams quickly zero in on alternative ingredients, saving time in the lab so the business can keep the products that consumers want on the shelves. #formulation #ai #science #ingredient https://lnkd.in/eK76DgQY

#AI is changing the future of food product manufacturing, and at Foodpairing AI we are leading the charge! We do believe that AI is an important tool in the hands of flavourists, but it should not replace human creativity and experience. AI can be used to generate trends, but it's crucial to combine that data with consumer preferences for a successful product. As our own Jonathan Raemdonck, sales and marketing director, says "Al on its own doesn't bring any value. It needs to complement, not replace, human expertise. We ensure that flavourists retain creative control, while using Al to inform and enhance their decision-making." Find more info in the attached link by ConfectioneryNews: https://lnkd.in/dKYshbVT And feel free to drop me a line or leave a comment if you would like to discuss your thoughts on the use of AI in food production.

Using data to drive decision making - AI speeding up the 'research' process and aiding in the development of ingredients. An interesting article that cites some of the global giants in food production. #AI #datascience #food #foodingredients #foodsupply https://lnkd.in/gArnn47c

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