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August 4, 2026 · Industry Watch

Prioritising Problems Over Tools for Food AI

Prioritising Problems Over Tools for Food AI

Industry experts suggest that food and beverage companies must identify specific challenges before implementing artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence has reached the plant floor in the food and beverage sector, yet there remains a significant gap between initial experimentation and achieving genuine operational value.

In a recent Q&A with Food Industry Executive, Aptean's Jack Payne highlighted that many AI projects fail to launch because the underlying data is insufficient. He argues that businesses should start by identifying the problem they wish to solve rather than simply adopting a new tool.

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