January AI and Mars Leverage AI to Generate Product and Consumer Insights

January AI has developed an AI platform, based on digital twin technology, that enables the prediction of consumer reactions to foods without the need for consumption. Working together with Mars, known for snacking, food, and pet care brands, through its research arm, the Mars Advanced Research Institute (MARI), January AI will leverage their artificial intelligence tools to generate new insights that could be used to shape future research and development efforts.

The collaboration combines January AI's advanced digital twin technology with Mars’ significant R&D...

Mitsui Investing in Leading Indian Poultry Producer Sneha Farms

Japan’s Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is investing an undisclosed amount in integrated Indian poultry producer Sneha Farms Pvt. Ltd, one of India's leading companies in terms of production volume.

Sneha is based in Hyderabad, Telangana state. Established in 1982, the company employs approximately 5,500 staff. Its business units include feed manufacturing, broiler production, meat processing and packing, transportation, and retail. Its poultry processing plant has a 12,000 birds/hour capacity. The company also has five hatcheries.

Sneha Farms Private Limited operates six feed mills across the states of Telangana... 

McDonald’s Corporation and Accenture Expand Partnership to Accelerate Technology Adoption 

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to help execute McDonald’s strategy to leverage the latest edge technology and apply generative AI solutions across its restaurants worldwide to iMcDonaldsmprove operations as well as customer and crew experience. Through this work, McDonald’s also will enhance the digital capabilities of its employees.

This partnership will help support McDonald’s technology strategy which aims to leverage scale and unlock greater speed and efficiency for customers, restaurant teams, and employees. This includes the acceleration of automation innovation...

How Yum! Brands is Making its Supply Chain More Sustainable

The KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill parent company is investing in partnerships with dairy, beef and poultry suppliers to reduce carbon emissions and develop more resilient agricultural practices.

The effects of climate change can have a major impact on the global food system. That’s why Yum! Brands aims to be part of the solution and is working with suppliers to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“We rely on healthy agriculture systems to support sustainable crop yields and livestock productivity,” said Yum! Chief Sustainability Officer...