What’s the Appetite for AI in Food and Beverage?
We surveyed 300 food and beverage decision-makers as part of our 2026 Artificial Intelligence Research conducted in partnership with independent research firm Vanson Bourne.
The insights reveal where AI is generating return on investment (ROI), the obstacles that slow that return and how to overcome them.
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Take a Closer Look at the AI Realities in Your Industry
Numbers only tell part of the story. This report pairs the survey data and interviews with firsthand perspective from Aptean's own food and beverage team.
Inside, you'll learn:
Why AI use in food and beverage happens without approval
How general-purpose tools struggle once they hit the production floor
The most common roadblocks impeding AI success, including bad data and lack of governance
The approaches of food and beverage companies already seeing results
For 83% of food and beverage leaders, AI adoption isn't optional—they believe their organization will become obsolete without it.
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Key Insights From the Food and Beverage Report
These are just a taste of the perspectives and data showcased in our report.
"The easiest place I can point to for saving time or money with AI is sales and purchase automation—matching up invoices, sending customer statements. Those are the conversations I have almost every day."
Katherine Parr, Senior Solutions Consultant, Aptean
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