Culinary & Foodservice Wednesday, September 23, 2026

AI formulation tools become standard infrastructure in food production

NotCo AI has partnered with major food companies to use its Giuseppe AI platform for plant-based product development, a trend supported by consumer surveys indicating high acceptance of AI in food production.

The numbers

42% Survey respondents held a positive view of using AI in food production
48% Respondents were open to AI analyzing genetic makeup for nutrition
29% Respondents were against AI analyzing genetic makeup for nutrition
83% Consumers said companies should disclose when they use AI to create products
4% Consumers believed labeling AI-developed food products should not declare it

Sources

foodnavigator-usa.com

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