Today November 9, 2025, virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are rapidly advancing employee training in the food and beverage sector, notably within quick service restaurants (QSRs). These immersive tools are reshaping workforce development by enhancing learning outcomes, reducing operational costs, and preparing staff for the dynamic challenges of modern service environments. This newsletter explores three key facets: the transformative impact of VR training on QSR employee education, the efficiency gains through cutting training time and cost, and the future outlook integrating AI-driven personalization and support. Read the complete newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-vr-ai-transforming-training-quick-service-franciscus-van-bokhorst-6dvle/?trackingId=jDxTzcweQ66BENOY1FGdVg%3D%3D

Long live: Predict-and-Perfect The old model: Create a formula Test it, Fail Repeat 15-20 times ,Maybe success The new model: AI predicts taste, texture, costs Generate optimized formulas Test the best 3-4 Refine with expert input Launch From 15-20 iterations to 6-8. From months to days. From hoping to knowing. The future of food innovation is predictable. Literally. Want to know more ? DM me https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7393909123462955009/

https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/10/scribe-hits-1-3b-valuation-as-it-moves-to-show-where-ai-will-actually-pay-off/ This 👆 TechCrunch article on Scribe's $1.3B valuation proves it. Their entire business is built on showing where AI will actually pay off. They're not selling a specific AI; they're selling the map that points to the treasure. This is where most AI entrepreneurs fail—they try to sell the "AI shovel" without knowing where to tell the client to dig. The smartest entrepreneurs I work with are doing the same thing as Scribe. They've stopped selling 'AI implementation' and now sell a paid 'Automation Audit' or 'Process Discovery' as their first step. They use this phase to find the one workflow that, if automated, delivers a massive ROI. Then, and only then, do they know which AI to sell and build. Do you offer AI audit to your clients?

Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share that we're kicking off a pilot program with an AI solution that's about to revolutionize how we approach product development in the CPG food & beverage space. The Game-Changer: Imagine cutting your MVP development time from months to weeks. Picture making recipe adjustments in hours instead of days or even weeks. That's exactly what this technology enables. What This Means for Key Functions: 🔬 R&D Teams - Instant formulation suggestions based on ingredient combinations, nutritional targets, and flavor profiles. No more endless trial-and-error cycles. 👨‍🍳 Product Development - Rapid prototyping with predictive modeling that forecasts taste, texture, and stability before you even hit the kitchen. ✅ Quality Control - Automated consistency checks and real-time adjustments to maintain product standards across batches. And the check of legal that ingredients are allowed in certain countries or continents 💰 Cost Control - Smart ingredient substitution recommendations that maintain quality while optimizing margins. The AI identifies cost-saving opportunities you might miss manually. The Speed Factor: What traditionally takes 6-12 months for a new product launch? We're talking about compressing that timeline dramatically. Recipe iterations that used to require physical testing can now be modeled, tested, and refined digitally before ever producing a single sample. Why This Matters: In today's market, speed IS competitive advantage. The brands that can respond fastest to consumer trends, regulatory changes, or supply chain disruptions will win. This AI solution isn't replacing your expertise—it's amplifying it. What's Next: We're currently in the pilot phase and actively looking for early feedback and use cases. If you're in the F&B space and dealing with any of these pain points, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Who else is exploring AI in their product development process? What challenges are you hoping to solve? Let's discuss below or bring us pilot cases! 👇

The Future of AI Automation Isn’t About Tools — It’s About Systems Everyone’s obsessed with finding the next “secret AI tool.” But let’s be real — tools come and go. The people who’ll dominate with AI in 2025 are the ones who know how to connect tools, not just use them. Here’s what I mean 👇 ChatGPT is great for logic. Make.com or n8n is great for workflows. Airtable or Notion is great for storage. Zapier is great for triggers. But 99% of people stop after playing with one. The top 1% are stacking them — building automations that run entire client operations without touching a single dashboard. ⚙️ Example: Client fills a Typeform → AI filters and scores the lead → sends data to CRM → auto-generates personalized email → notifies team on Slack. That’s not one tool. That’s a system. If you want to level up in AI — stop asking “What’s the best tool?” Start asking “What process can I completely remove myself from?”