Danone, a French dairy, nutrition, and plant-based food and drinks manufacturer, has partnered with Microsoft to create an AI-enabled supply chain. This multi-year collaboration will also involve establishing the Danone Microsoft AI Academy to train and make Danone employees AI-ready.

The Academy includes initiatives tailored to different employee groups to ensure a dynamic and inclusive skill development environment that adapts to the workforce's evolving needs. Further, Danone will leverage advanced AI solutions to improve logistics and manufacturing through predictive forecasting, real-time adjustments, and streamlined operations.

Analyst QuickTake: Like other industries, the food tech industry is rapidly adopting AI solutions and developing AI partnerships to stay competitive in an evolving environment. Notable examples include Mars utilizing Gen AI for concept development, Coca-Cola partnering with Microsoft to integrate AI across various business functions, and Unilever ’s partnership with PA Consulting to develop an AI-powered engine to expedite product development.