The recent MIT Technology Review report, Powering the Food Industry with AI, highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming food production to meet growing global demands for nutritious, sustainable food. The report features valuable insights from PIPA’s leadership team, including Chief Commercial Officer Eric Hamborg and Founder Ilias Tagkopoulos, Ph.D.
Key takeaways
- Predictive analytics are accelerating R&D cycles in crop and food science
- AI is bringing data-driven insights to a fragmented supply chain
- Partnerships are crucial for maximizing respective strengths
- Better data strategies and industry standards are needed
PIPA exemplifies how advanced technologies are accelerating research and development in the food sector.

The report emphasizes how AI is accelerating product development cycles. By leveraging predictive analytics, food science, and multi-physics simulation, PIPA helps CPG companies develop novel food products that balance taste, nutrition, and affordability. Eric Hamborg explains that PIPA’s tools, including LEAP and Ingredient Profiler, give companies access to critical insights.
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As the report concludes, AI adoption in the food industry remains a work in progress, but companies like PIPA are demonstrating its tremendous potential to transform how we develop healthier, more sustainable food for a growing global population. To work with our team and get a demo our our AI suite of tools contact us.