The consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry is experiencing evolution, led by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. These are not just technologies that affect how food is produced but are revolutionising the food value chain through enhancing production processes with speed, efficiency and sustainability.

An industry leader, Mohan Valluri, working with a leading food production company, has spearheaded projects that incorporate AI and automation in manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of foods to the consumers. AI and automation are already affecting almost all aspects of how food is produced, and the possibilities are increasing rapidly. At Alamance Foods, he has also incorporated the use of artificial intelligence to forecast customer demand, production timelines and minimize on wastage. With the help of real-time data, his team has been able to reduce cases of overproduction andproduced goods that are required in the market while using resources in the most efficient way possible. This has greatly minimized operational inefficiencies and wastage, thus, cutting costs and environmental impact.