Rockwell Automation Finds Data Gaps Hinder AI Scaling in Food and Beverage Industry

• Rockwell Automation published analysis on Oct. 28, 2026, identifying data and systems integration gaps as barriers to scaling food and beverage AI.
• Nearly 90% of food and beverage manufacturers use or plan to adopt AI and machine learning; only about 45% of collected data is effectively used.
• Respondents expect AI-supported manufacturing processes to rise from approximately 37% currently to more than 60% by 2030, increasing demand for connected data.
• Smart manufacturing initiatives are expected to reshape workforces at 93% of manufacturers; 40% reported reskilling employees during the past year.
• Successful AI deployments rely on integrated operations, stronger data foundations and workforce readiness to improve quality, raise productivity and reduce costs.

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