Food & Beverage Manufacturers Race to Scale AI Beyond the Pilot Stage
PR Newswire•28/10/2026•15:24 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Nearly 90% of food and beverage manufacturers use or plan to use AI
- ➤Manufacturers effectively use only about 45% of collected data
- ➤AI-supported manufacturing processes expected to exceed 60% by 2030
- ➤93% expect smart manufacturing initiatives to reshape their workforce
- ➤40% reskilled employees during the past year
Expert Statements
Greg Schmidt, Vice President, CPG Global Industry, Rockwell Automation
“Many manufacturers have moved beyond asking whether AI can deliver value. The focus now is on how to scale successful pilots across the enterprise. That requires more than new technology. It requires connected data, integrated operations and a clear link between AI initiatives and business outcomes.”
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