Tethered caps have been mandatory for all non-returnable PET bottles in the EU since 2024. Consequently, the number of closure variants and thus the demands made of inspection technology have increased. KHS GmbH is meeting these new challenges with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The systems provider has now equipped its proven Innocheck TSI closure inspection unit with an AI-based fault detector. The obligatory introduction of tethered caps had far-reaching consequences … [Read more...] about Tethered caps: KHS optimizes its inspection technology with the help of artificial intelligence
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Smart kitchens, smarter future: How AI and robotics are transforming the way we cook
By Cath Isabedra For centuries, the kitchen has been a symbol of tradition—a place where recipes were passed down through generations, techniques honed through patience, and flavors crafted with the hands of artisans. But today, kitchens are undergoing a metamorphosis. From the tactile art of cooking to the silent hum of AI-powered appliances, the food industry is facing a revolution driven by smart technology. The question isn’t just what’s cooking, but who—or what—is doing the … [Read more...] about Smart kitchens, smarter future: How AI and robotics are transforming the way we cook
Use of AI should be declared on food and beverage labels, say consumers
Most consumers believe that food and beverage manufacturers should declare if a product has been made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), new research shows. In a survey commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, 83 percent of respondents agreed that companies should declare on a product’s label if it has been designed or manufactured with the help of AI technology.1 More than half of all those surveyed – 55 percent – agreed with this assertion … [Read more...] about Use of AI should be declared on food and beverage labels, say consumers
