{"id":7245,"date":"2023-07-26T06:14:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brizodata.wpengine.com\/?p=7245"},"modified":"2023-11-16T20:04:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:04:53","slug":"how-ai-revolutionizing-the-foodservice-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brizodata.com\/en\/how-ai-revolutionizing-the-foodservice-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How AI is Revolutionizing the Foodservice Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The global food service market is expected to grow to $5,423.59 billion by 2030. Amid this swift growth, there’s a silent revolution quietly stirring beneath the surface, i.e., Artificial Intelligence (AI).<\/span><\/p>\n

AI in the food industry<\/span><\/b><\/a> is reshaping the game, adding a touch of innovation to produce food that\u2019s going beyond automating processes and crunching numbers. <\/span>In this blog post, we will explore the AI revolution in the foodservice industry and how it\u2019s impacting the way we work in the food industry today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Role of AI in Food Industry\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

AI in the food industry is redefining almost every process\u2019s workflow. Take, for example, the Kewpie Corporation, a renowned Japanese food processing company. It created an AI-based TensorFlow machine to identify anomalies in farm food (using machine learning).<\/span><\/p>\n

AI’s influence is also shaking up what’s on our plates. Shake Shack fast-food chain added a twist to its menu by introducing dairy-free, plant-based desserts. An AI algorithm named Giuseppe, playing the role of digital ‘chef’, analyzed the molecular structure of animal-based dairy to find plant-based alternatives that could best mimic the characteristics we love in our food. As a result, Shake Shack introduced a chocolate shake and chocolate frozen custard (absolutely dairy-free). <\/span>Food manufacturers use AI-enabled cameras to ensure restaurant workers comply with food safety regulations (use of proper food protection gear, hygiene, contamination prevention). These intelligent surveillance systems can detect any breach in protocol in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> University of Nottingham has developed AI-based sensor technology for equipment cleaning, which traditionally accounts for almost 30% of a food processing plant’s energy and water supplies. This ingenious technology can save nearly $133 million annually and drastically reduce cleaning time by 50%, resulting in significant energy and water savings.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Is AI Revolutionizing the Foodservice Industry?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

AI in the food and beverage industry is transforming how businesses operate, innovate, and connect with customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Optimizing Supply Chain Management<\/b><\/h3>\n

Food and beverage distributors can track the movement of their raw material, ensuring it’s moving in the right direction and at the right pace. AI applications can help food suppliers, and restaurants reduce food waste, saving billions of dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n

During <\/span>food transportation<\/span><\/a><\/span>, this kind of AI-powered supply chain visibility can also prevent raw materials from being misplaced or misrouted, disruptions that could severely affect production timelines. Whether it’s food packaging or food production ingredients, AI applications and portals give food manufacturers full control over their supply chains.<\/span><\/p>\n

Analyzing and Predicting Customer Demands<\/b><\/h3>\n

Using artificial intelligence, it\u2019s easy to analyze customer desires and trends. It provides the confidence to introduce products with specific characteristics, knowing they align with consumer needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brizo FoodMetrics<\/span><\/span><\/a> allows the following entities to efficiently meet customer needs and accurately target the right audience:<\/span><\/p>\n