1、2025 STATE OF FOOD MANUFACTURINGDigital TransformationSponsored by:Table of ContentsPart 1:State of Digital Transformation04Part 2:Consumer Attitudes Toward Food Tech18 Methodology302025STATE OF FOOD MANUFACTURINGDigital TransformationFood manufacturers are making steady progress toward digital tran

2、sformation,with most companies operating in a hybrid state of partially automated processes.Theyre focusing on technologies that deliver clear returns,with warehouse management systems,production monitoring tools,and AI applications showing the best results.And while manufacturers are adding digital

3、 tools across production,inventory,and quality control,budget limitations remain the biggest challenge,forcing careful choices about investments.Consumer attitudes add another layer of complexity.Safety concerns top the list when people think about food technology.Many consumers dont fully trust new

4、er technologies like 3D-printed foods,lab-grown proteins,or AI applications in food safety.However,theyre more comfortable with digital tracking systems and smart packaging.Younger consumers are generally more open to new technologies while also caring more about transparency and environmental impac

5、t.Across all age groups,third-party verification and scientific evidence are the most effective ways to build trust in new food technologies.Forward-thinking food manufacturers will need to align their technology roadmaps with these insights to maximize returns and build consumer confidence in their

6、 innovation efforts.Executive Summary2 Food Industry Executive|Key Insights3Prioritizing results:Food companies report that automated warehouse management systems(37%),real-time production monitoring(26%),and robotics systems(26%)deliver the highest ROI.Meanwhile,data analytics provides the greatest