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Welcome to the AI For All newsletter! Today, we’ll be looking at how AI is being used to swap out ingredients in your favorite snacks, edge AI in manufacturing, and news from around the web!
Ai in Action: Rewriting the recipe
Welcome to the AI in Action, we feature a practical application for AI tech!
No, there is not an AI that can generate an actual hamburger (yet), but that doesn’t mean that AI has no application in food production and distribution. Major food manufacturers like Kellanova (formerly Kellogg) and Ingredion are turning to AI to optimize their existing operations, from supply chain management to product development.
At Kellanova, AI tools are used to identify ingredient substitutions when supply disruptions occur—allowing teams to respond faster, reduce downtime, and minimize labor. The company also uses AI-powered platforms like RegAsk to stay current with global regulatory changes, freeing up employee bandwidth and reducing compliance risks.
Ingredion, meanwhile, has built a digital twin of its entire supply chain, using AI to simulate the impact of disruptions like tariffs or shipping delays. This allows the company to proactively plan around potential issues and make smarter procurement decisions.
Beyond mere logistics, AI is also speeding up the process at which new products can be developed, by making the consumer feedback loop more efficient.
As David Lestage, chief R&D officer at Kellanova, puts it:
“The tools now that allow you to get consumer feedback… accelerate your product development timeline tremendously, by months.”
So if your Cheez-Its start tasting a little different, you know who to blame.
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