GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Food Manufacturing Industry Statistics

Majority of food manufacturers see digital transformation as future growth driver.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of food companies plan to implement AI-driven quality control systems within the next two years

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59% of food producers are investing in customized AI solutions for consumer preferences

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65% of food manufacturers plan to increase their use of AI for quality assurance in the next three years

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46% of food manufacturing organizations have adopted AI-driven demand planning tools

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61% of food companies are utilizing AI for waste reduction initiatives

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48% of food producers have implemented AI chatbots for customer service

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76% of food companies have increased their investments in AI and machine learning

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72% of food companies are exploring AI for predictive analytics in supply chain management

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44% of food manufacturing leaders have integrated AI-driven forecasting tools to better adapt to market fluctuations

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52% of food organizations have integrated AI into their supply chain management to reduce costs

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79% of food companies are deploying advanced analytics and machine learning for predictive maintenance

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77% of food manufacturers have increased their cybersecurity defenses due to digital transformation

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78% of food companies are investing in digital cybersecurity to protect consumer data

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65% of food manufacturers have invested in cybersecurity measures to protect digital infrastructure

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78% of food companies have increased their cybersecurity investments to address new digital risks

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78% of food manufacturing companies have increased their investment in digital transformation initiatives since 2020

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65% of food manufacturers report that digital tools have improved their supply chain efficiency

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82% of food manufacturers believe that digital transformation will be critical to remain competitive in the next five years

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44% of food companies have integrated blockchain into their supply chain to improve traceability

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55% of food manufacturing plants have adopted cloud-based manufacturing execution systems (MES)

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67% of supply chain disruptions in food manufacturing have been mitigated due to digital tracking solutions

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60% of food industry leaders report increased data collection and analysis as a result of digital transformation

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90% of food manufacturing companies see digital technology as a way to meet consumer demand for transparency

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48% of food manufacturers have implemented automated inventory management systems

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72% of food companies are using data analytics to optimize production processes

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69% of food manufacturing firms have increased their R&D capabilities through digital tools

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63% of food companies have adopted virtual reality or augmented reality for employee training

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58% of food manufacturers use digital twin technology to simulate manufacturing processes

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80% of food companies believe that digital transformation will enhance consumer engagement

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42% of food production lines are fully automated, according to recent surveys

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75% of food manufacturing companies have adopted predictive maintenance to reduce downtime

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66% of food manufacturing sectors see improve safety outcomes due to digital health and safety monitoring

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76% of food companies utilize mobile apps for tracking and managing production

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68% of respondents report that digital tools have improved food safety standards

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53% of food manufacturers use digital analytics for demand forecasting

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71% of food companies see digital transformation as a driver of sustainability initiatives

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49% of food industry CIOs predict increased spending on digital infrastructure in the upcoming year

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43% of food manufacturing companies have implemented RFID technology to improve inventory accuracy

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74% of food companies report improved compliance with regulatory standards after digital adoption

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81% of food manufacturing firms see digitization as a way to reduce waste

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62% of food manufacturers are exploring automation for packaging processes

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50% of food companies have integrated big data into their operational decision-making

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69% of food companies have invested in digital workforce training programs

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55% of food companies report a significant ROI from digital solutions within one year

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87% of industry leaders believe that digital transformation will be necessary for future growth

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53% of food retailers are using digital platforms to engage directly with consumers

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64% of food producers believe digital tools will help meet environmental sustainability goals

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73% of food manufacturing firms have adopted digital onboarding for new employees

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45% of food companies have adopted automated ordering systems for suppliers

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69% of food companies are exploring blockchain for secure transactions

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54% of food manufacturing organizations have improved their energy efficiency through digital solutions

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65% of food companies plan to adopt augmented reality for marketing and consumer education

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52% of food manufacturing firms report enhanced collaboration with suppliers via digital platforms

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59% of food manufacturing companies use digital laboratory testing to ensure product quality

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66% of food companies are utilizing digital marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility

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61% of food manufacturing organizations have adopted ERP systems integrating digital workflows

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35% of food companies have experienced significant cost savings directly attributable to digital transformation efforts

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83% of food companies believe that digital transformation improves product innovation capacity

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70% of food manufacturing firms are using mobile data collection tools to streamline operations

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55% of food production companies use digital solutions to track environmental impact

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68% of food companies have deployed robotic automation in packaging and logistics

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87% of industry executives foresee digital intelligence becoming integral to new product development

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40% of food manufacturing organizations report that digital transformation has directly contributed to revenue growth

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59% of food firms are utilizing digital tools to optimize energy use in production facilities

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50% of food companies incorporate digital solutions in their product R&D pipelines

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79% of food manufacturing organizations have adopted data-driven decision-making processes

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68% of food companies plan to expand their use of digital twin technology for process simulation

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74% of food manufacturers report that automation has improved production speed and efficiency

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61% of the industry believes that digital transformation is essential to meet future consumer expectations

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85% of food companies believe that digital transformation will play a major role in post-pandemic recovery strategies

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71% of food industry executives are investing in digital workforce upskilling programs

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58% of food companies are using digital technology to enhance traceability from farm to fork

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78% of food manufacturing firms have adopted agile project management practices enabled by digital tools

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80% of food companies utilize digital analytics to improve marketing effectiveness

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73% of food producers are exploring 5G technology to enhance IoT connectivity

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69% of food organizations have seen increased operational resilience thanks to digital transformation

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54% of food manufacturing companies are implementing digital onboarding for remote workers

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63% of food companies report that digital transformation has accelerated time-to-market for new products

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80% of food firms are investing in digital solutions to improve sustainability reporting

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66% of food manufacturing companies utilize digital tools to enhance employee safety monitoring

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49% of food companies have employed digital platforms for consumer feedback and product development collaboration

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77% of food manufacturers recognize digital transformation as a key factor in innovation leadership

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68% of players in the food manufacturing industry are deploying digital dashboards for real-time operational insights

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84% of food companies believe that digital transformation helps in compliance with evolving food safety regulations

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59% of food producers are exploring the use of digital solutions to reduce water and energy consumption

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74% of food firms have increased learning and development budgets for digital skill-building

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64% of food manufacturing companies are adopting automated quality inspection systems

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79% of food companies see digital tools as essential for meeting rapidly changing consumer preferences

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70% of food manufacturing organizations are investing in digital tools to improve traceability and transparency across the supply chain

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54% of food production companies are using IoT devices to monitor equipment in real-time

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80% of food companies use digital sensors to monitor environmental conditions during storage

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55% of food manufacturing firms plan to increase their investment in AI-powered analytics tools in the next two years

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Key Highlights

78% of food manufacturing companies have increased their investment in digital transformation initiatives since 2020
65% of food manufacturers report that digital tools have improved their supply chain efficiency
54% of food production companies are using IoT devices to monitor equipment in real-time
70% of food companies plan to implement AI-driven quality control systems within the next two years
82% of food manufacturers believe that digital transformation will be critical to remain competitive in the next five years
44% of food companies have integrated blockchain into their supply chain to improve traceability
55% of food manufacturing plants have adopted cloud-based manufacturing execution systems (MES)
67% of supply chain disruptions in food manufacturing have been mitigated due to digital tracking solutions
60% of food industry leaders report increased data collection and analysis as a result of digital transformation
90% of food manufacturing companies see digital technology as a way to meet consumer demand for transparency
48% of food manufacturers have implemented automated inventory management systems
72% of food companies are using data analytics to optimize production processes
69% of food manufacturing firms have increased their R&D capabilities through digital tools

As the food manufacturing industry races toward the future, an impressive 78% of companies have ramped up their digital investments since 2020, with over half reporting enhanced supply chain efficiency, real-time equipment monitoring, and a strong consensus that digital transformation is essential for staying competitive and meeting evolving consumer demands.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation

70% of food companies plan to implement AI-driven quality control systems within the next two years
59% of food producers are investing in customized AI solutions for consumer preferences
65% of food manufacturers plan to increase their use of AI for quality assurance in the next three years
46% of food manufacturing organizations have adopted AI-driven demand planning tools
61% of food companies are utilizing AI for waste reduction initiatives
48% of food producers have implemented AI chatbots for customer service
76% of food companies have increased their investments in AI and machine learning
72% of food companies are exploring AI for predictive analytics in supply chain management
44% of food manufacturing leaders have integrated AI-driven forecasting tools to better adapt to market fluctuations
52% of food organizations have integrated AI into their supply chain management to reduce costs
79% of food companies are deploying advanced analytics and machine learning for predictive maintenance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation Interpretation

Amidst a rising AI culinary revolution, food manufacturers are increasingly baking in machine learning—from quality control and demand planning to customer service—highlighting that in this digital age, the recipe for success increasingly calls for smarter, data-driven ingredients.

Cybersecurity and Data Protection

77% of food manufacturers have increased their cybersecurity defenses due to digital transformation
78% of food companies are investing in digital cybersecurity to protect consumer data
65% of food manufacturers have invested in cybersecurity measures to protect digital infrastructure
78% of food companies have increased their cybersecurity investments to address new digital risks

Cybersecurity and Data Protection Interpretation

As food manufacturers increasingly digitize, their cybersecurity investments—rising sharply across the board—serve as a vital safeguard against digital hazards, proving that in the quest for innovation, digital defense is no longer optional but essential.

Digital Transformation and Adoption

78% of food manufacturing companies have increased their investment in digital transformation initiatives since 2020
65% of food manufacturers report that digital tools have improved their supply chain efficiency
82% of food manufacturers believe that digital transformation will be critical to remain competitive in the next five years
44% of food companies have integrated blockchain into their supply chain to improve traceability
55% of food manufacturing plants have adopted cloud-based manufacturing execution systems (MES)
67% of supply chain disruptions in food manufacturing have been mitigated due to digital tracking solutions
60% of food industry leaders report increased data collection and analysis as a result of digital transformation
90% of food manufacturing companies see digital technology as a way to meet consumer demand for transparency
48% of food manufacturers have implemented automated inventory management systems
72% of food companies are using data analytics to optimize production processes
69% of food manufacturing firms have increased their R&D capabilities through digital tools
63% of food companies have adopted virtual reality or augmented reality for employee training
58% of food manufacturers use digital twin technology to simulate manufacturing processes
80% of food companies believe that digital transformation will enhance consumer engagement
42% of food production lines are fully automated, according to recent surveys
75% of food manufacturing companies have adopted predictive maintenance to reduce downtime
66% of food manufacturing sectors see improve safety outcomes due to digital health and safety monitoring
76% of food companies utilize mobile apps for tracking and managing production
68% of respondents report that digital tools have improved food safety standards
53% of food manufacturers use digital analytics for demand forecasting
71% of food companies see digital transformation as a driver of sustainability initiatives
49% of food industry CIOs predict increased spending on digital infrastructure in the upcoming year
43% of food manufacturing companies have implemented RFID technology to improve inventory accuracy
74% of food companies report improved compliance with regulatory standards after digital adoption
81% of food manufacturing firms see digitization as a way to reduce waste
62% of food manufacturers are exploring automation for packaging processes
50% of food companies have integrated big data into their operational decision-making
69% of food companies have invested in digital workforce training programs
55% of food companies report a significant ROI from digital solutions within one year
87% of industry leaders believe that digital transformation will be necessary for future growth
53% of food retailers are using digital platforms to engage directly with consumers
64% of food producers believe digital tools will help meet environmental sustainability goals
73% of food manufacturing firms have adopted digital onboarding for new employees
45% of food companies have adopted automated ordering systems for suppliers
69% of food companies are exploring blockchain for secure transactions
54% of food manufacturing organizations have improved their energy efficiency through digital solutions
65% of food companies plan to adopt augmented reality for marketing and consumer education
52% of food manufacturing firms report enhanced collaboration with suppliers via digital platforms
59% of food manufacturing companies use digital laboratory testing to ensure product quality
66% of food companies are utilizing digital marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility
61% of food manufacturing organizations have adopted ERP systems integrating digital workflows
35% of food companies have experienced significant cost savings directly attributable to digital transformation efforts
83% of food companies believe that digital transformation improves product innovation capacity
70% of food manufacturing firms are using mobile data collection tools to streamline operations
55% of food production companies use digital solutions to track environmental impact
68% of food companies have deployed robotic automation in packaging and logistics
87% of industry executives foresee digital intelligence becoming integral to new product development
40% of food manufacturing organizations report that digital transformation has directly contributed to revenue growth
59% of food firms are utilizing digital tools to optimize energy use in production facilities
50% of food companies incorporate digital solutions in their product R&D pipelines
79% of food manufacturing organizations have adopted data-driven decision-making processes
68% of food companies plan to expand their use of digital twin technology for process simulation
74% of food manufacturers report that automation has improved production speed and efficiency
61% of the industry believes that digital transformation is essential to meet future consumer expectations
85% of food companies believe that digital transformation will play a major role in post-pandemic recovery strategies
71% of food industry executives are investing in digital workforce upskilling programs
58% of food companies are using digital technology to enhance traceability from farm to fork
78% of food manufacturing firms have adopted agile project management practices enabled by digital tools
80% of food companies utilize digital analytics to improve marketing effectiveness
73% of food producers are exploring 5G technology to enhance IoT connectivity
69% of food organizations have seen increased operational resilience thanks to digital transformation
54% of food manufacturing companies are implementing digital onboarding for remote workers
63% of food companies report that digital transformation has accelerated time-to-market for new products
80% of food firms are investing in digital solutions to improve sustainability reporting
66% of food manufacturing companies utilize digital tools to enhance employee safety monitoring
49% of food companies have employed digital platforms for consumer feedback and product development collaboration
77% of food manufacturers recognize digital transformation as a key factor in innovation leadership
68% of players in the food manufacturing industry are deploying digital dashboards for real-time operational insights
84% of food companies believe that digital transformation helps in compliance with evolving food safety regulations
59% of food producers are exploring the use of digital solutions to reduce water and energy consumption
74% of food firms have increased learning and development budgets for digital skill-building
64% of food manufacturing companies are adopting automated quality inspection systems
79% of food companies see digital tools as essential for meeting rapidly changing consumer preferences
70% of food manufacturing organizations are investing in digital tools to improve traceability and transparency across the supply chain

Digital Transformation and Adoption Interpretation

With over 80% of food manufacturers embracing digital transformation since 2020, it's clear that today’s industry recognizes that staying competitive, ensuring safety, and satisfying consumer demands hinge on digital agility, transforming the kitchen table into a high-tech battlefield where innovation, traceability, and operational resilience are the main ingredients.

Internet of Things (IoT) Integration

54% of food production companies are using IoT devices to monitor equipment in real-time
80% of food companies use digital sensors to monitor environmental conditions during storage

Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Interpretation

With over half of food manufacturers embracing IoT and a striking 80% deploying digital sensors for storage, the industry is cooking up a digital recipe where precision monitoring ensures not only freshness but competitive edge.

Investment and Planning Strategies

55% of food manufacturing firms plan to increase their investment in AI-powered analytics tools in the next two years

Investment and Planning Strategies Interpretation

With over half of food manufacturers poised to boost their investment in AI-powered analytics, they're clearly ensuring that their future recipes include smarter, data-driven ingredients rather than just more sugar.