All articles by Simon Creasey

Food manufacturers harness AI in quest for supply-chain efficiency

Over the past 12 months, there has been a lot of talk about the benefits food businesses could potentially derive…
“We are looking to embrace technology” – Hill’s Pet Nutrition on using tech to meet demand

Like many pet food businesses, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Hill’s Pet Nutrition saw sales of its products soar, fuelled by…
Why food manufacturers will continue the reformulation game

To the untrained eye, the changes are almost imperceptible. You add a little bit here, take a little bit of…
Why we need to talk about ultra-processed foods

Significantly over-processed foods are one of the most significant nutrition problems faced by people and governments in countries all around…
All eyes on FDA amid sluggish US CBD food market

The US CBD food sector is in a state of flux. A few years ago, it was anticipated the market…

Tech leaves food industry more exposed to cybersecurity threat

Last month, fruit-and-veg giant Dole revealed it had been a victim of a ransomware attack. The company claimed the impact…
Insect-food makers believe consumers are getting the bug

When hit TV show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! first aired in the UK in 2002, viewers…
Food manufacturers see potential for AI in NPD

Over the last few years, some of the world’s biggest food manufacturers have been experimenting with the use of AI…
How the meat industry is embracing automation

Earlier this month, a new member of staff joined the factory floor at Cargill’s production plant in Big Lake, Minnesota.…
How AI can aid the food industry – and workers

Spot is not your average factory worker. For starters there’s the unusual name and the fact Spot has four legs…