How are AI and machine learning being implemented to accelerate R&D and product innovation in the food sector? What range of solutions have already emerged? What impact can AI have on new ingredient discovery? What strides have been made to optimise flavour, taste and texture? With the growing focus on nutrition, how can AI provide greater insights to define the value and impact of ingredients and nutrients on health? For scaling companies, how are predictive analytics allowing for a reduction in R&D time, and what impact is this having on the costs and risks of production? As AI continues to evolve, what does the scope of future applications look like for the food sector?