Domino's Pizza has partnered with Nuro to develop self-driving delivery vehicles, while Yum! Brands has acquired Dragontail Systems to power AI-powered kitchen automation and delivery logistics.
5: Consumer behavior prediction
Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket chain, is using AI to forecast demand and personalise promotions, and its acquisition of data science firm Danang Hamby further strengthens its predictive capabilities.
Sainsbury's has also transformed its supply chain management by partnering with AI company Blue Yonder to enable more accurate stock forecasting, while Walmart has acquired Aspectiva, an AI-powered review analytics tool, to help predict product trends.
In the restaurant industry, McDonald's acquired Dynamic Yield to power AI-driven menu recommendations that adapt to factors like weather and time of day.
In other words, these AI systems react and predict what customers want before they even know it, helping retailers replenish inventory.
4: Personalized nutrition plan
Personalised nutrition plans are gaining traction around the world, and Danone has demonstrated this by partnering with nutritional data start-up Nutrino to customise products to suit individual health needs.
These AI nutritionists calculate calories and take into account your unique biology and goals for improved health and satisfying meals.
Additionally, PepsiCo's venture arm is backing Spoon Guru, an AI-powered app that helps consumers with certain dietary restrictions find suitable products.
3: Optimizing supply chain management
AI is revolutionizing the food supply chain, with leading companies in the industry leveraging its power to forecast demand and optimize inventory.
For example, Unilever is using AI to predict ice cream sales based on weather patterns, and Walmart acquired Intelligence to power AI-powered inventory management.
Kraft Heinz teams up with IBM to streamline operations, reduce waste and improve product availability.
