What are some pressing trends affecting the food and beverage industry today? How can companies stay agile? Barry Thomas, senior global thought leader with the consulting company Kantar, answers these questions and more. He discusses how F&B companies view the home as a convenience store, how technology is enabling e-commerce shifts and growth, how AI is driving value and the profound innovation this leads to, examples of generative AI increasing revenue, and the need for a personal learning plan for dealing with AI.

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