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The role of AI tools in the confectionery industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important driving force leading a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. The 2023 Central Economic Work Conference proposed to vigorously promote new industrialization, develop the digital economy, and accelerate the development of artificial intelligence. In recent years, the in-depth application of AI in the food industry has injected new momentum into the development of the industry. According to data released by market analysis agency Mordor Intelligence, the application value of artificial intelligence in the food and beverage market is expected to reach $29.94 billion in 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of more than 45.77% from 2021 to 2026. With the penetration of AI into all aspects of the food industry, how to view the positive role and negative impact of AI in the food field has also become a hot topic of discussion in the current industry and scientific circles. Design formulas, draw packaging...... AI is integrated into the whole link of food brands At the beginning of 2023, artificial intelligence represented by ChatGPT is menacing, and a number of "AI+" ideas have emerged in the food industry in marketing, packaging, products and other aspects. "AI technology has a wide range of application prospects and market space in the food and beverage industry, and plays an important role in every link from R&D, production, sales to quality control. AI technology improves the production efficiency of enterprises, which will help enterprises optimize their sales models, change their product research and development and innovation methods, and profoundly change the market competition pattern of the food and beverage industry. Guo Tao, a senior artificial intelligence expert, said. Previously, Coca-Cola's global creative platform "Lechuang Unbounded" launched a new limited product - the first sugar-free Coca-Cola "Next 3000 Years" created in conjunction with AI. It is understood that this is a commercial product with AI technology involved in flavor research and development, packaging design and product promotion. There are also many food brands that use AI as a key means of digital transformation, constantly breaking through the boundaries of imagination. Nestlé is one of the first food and beverage companies to enter the AI market, trying to improve employee productivity by providing employees with generative AI for daily office use. At the end of 2023, McDonald's announced a partnership with Google to deploy generative AI to optimize massive data from thousands of restaurants, hoping to improve restaurant operational efficiency. AI technology is bringing a disruptive technological revolution to the food industry. In addition to providing assistance in daily office, AI has shown amazing efficiency and "talent" in the speed of new product development, creative novelty, and grasp of consumer taste preferences. In October 2022, Kraft Heinz released plant-based cheese developed based on AI technology. In March 2023, Zhong Xuegao launched popsicles with the selling point of "AI full-link creation", which relies on AI technology to complete multiple links from naming, flavor selection to packaging design and product promotion; In April, Yili launched 6 milk packaging designs made by AI, corresponding to 6 keywords of "sense of technology, natural vitality, oriental aesthetics, futurism, minimalism, and innocence"; In May, Wang Laoji launched the first batch of AI-independently designed tanks - "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains Cans", "Mountain Creek Moonlight Cans", "Climbing High and Looking at Autumn Cans" and "Green Pine Lingyun Cans". The relevant person in charge of Wang Laoji once said, "In the production and design process, AI technology can provide more diversified ideas and technical assistance, and in a field such as design that requires great creativity, the company can efficiently present ideas using AI tools." ”

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The right way for babies to eat sugar

The right way for babies to eat sugar 1. Prevent excessive sugar consumption In order to let their children eat more, some parents especially like to add sugar to milk and porridge, so that children can easily develop the habit of preferring sweets. Usually control the intake of baby snacks, eat as little sugary snacks, chocolate, and jelly as possible, so that the baby's diet structure can be kept low in sugar. 2. Choose the right time to eat sugar On an empty stomach, after a full meal, within 2 hours before eating, and before going to bed, you should never give your child sugar or sweets. 3. What should I do if my baby is entangled in sugar? Babies like to eat sugar, parents may wish to make an agreement with their babies to stipulate the amount of food they can eat per week and the time to eat sugar. For example, during the Spring Festival, the family is stocked with abundant New Year's goods, and it is inevitable that they will be invited to eat candy when visiting relatives and friends. You can make an appointment with your baby in advance to eat only one piece of sugar and two cookies a day. 4. Don't treat sugar as a special preferential treatment  When the baby is sick, do not let the baby eat some sweets in order to improve the taste, this is not conducive to the recovery of the sick child. 5. Pay attention to invisible sugar In addition to some junk food that everyone knows, there are also some sugars hidden in places that are not easy for everyone to find. For example, juices and oversweet fruits. When giving juice to children, control the amount, do not exceed 150 ml per day, and choose pure juice. Try to let your baby develop a healthy habit of eating more fruits and drinking less fruit drinks. If it is an overly sweet fruit, do not overdo it. 6. Strengthen the protection of teeth  If you can brush your teeth immediately after eating sugar, then the chance of tooth decay in your baby can be much reduced. In addition, taking your child to the dentist regularly to check your teeth and deal with problems in time can also protect your children's teeth from sugar.

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Candy selection tips

According to the classification of candies, candies can be divided into hard candies, hard sandwich candies, creamy candies, gel candies, polishing candies, gum based candies, inflatable candies and tablet candies, among which hard candies are a kind of hard and crisp candies with white granulated sugar and starch syrup as the main ingredients; Hard sandwich candy is a type of candy that contains a filling in its core; Milk fat candy is a candy made mainly from white sugar, starch syrup (or other sugar), oil, and dairy products, with a protein content of not less than 1.5% and fat content of not less than 3.0%. It has a special milk fat aroma and burnt aroma; Gel candy is a soft candy made with edible gum (or starch), white granulated sugar and starch syrup (or other sugar) as the main ingredients; Polishing candy is a candy with a shiny and solid surface; Gum based candy is a chewable or bubbly candy made primarily from white sugar (or sweeteners) and gum based substances; Inflatable candy is a candy with fine and evenly distributed bubbles inside the sugar body; Pressed candies are candies that are formed by granulation, bonding, and pressing. Consumers should pay attention to the following points when purchasing candy: 1. It is recommended to purchase candies in formal large shopping malls or supermarkets, as large shopping malls have strict control over the procurement of distributed products, standardized procurement channels, and guaranteed product quality and after-sales service. 2. Choose products produced by large enterprises or branded enterprises with standardized management and stable product quality. 3. Check the labels and packaging. Firstly, observe whether the outer packaging is clean and tidy, whether the printing is clear, whether the labels are complete, and whether the product is within its shelf life. Try to choose products produced recently. 4. Sensory evaluation shows that a normal candy should have (1) uniform color, pure and moderate aroma, normal taste, and peculiar odor, in line with the expected color and aroma of the product; (2) No visible impurities, no bubbles, no deliquescence, no paper sticking, tightly packed paper, no breakage or packaging phenomenon; (3) Half soft candy containing nuts, peanut kernels, etc., without sourness, insect infestation, or mold; Soft candy has elasticity and no melting or sticking phenomenon. 5. The surface of chocolate candy is smooth and delicate, without any whitening, moldy or burnt taste.

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What are the new trends in the confectionery industry "going overseas"? Creativity, health, low sugar, and customization have become new selling points

In recent years, the concept of health and low sugar has gradually become the mainstream of the confectionery industry. As consumers' attention to healthy lifestyles increases, confectionery companies are also actively responding to this change and continuously launching candy products with low sugar or healthy ingredients. Exhibitor Kwan Wai Fung pointed out that their confectionery products not only focus on taste, but also pay more attention to the health of the ingredients. This transformation is a major advantage for companies in the global market competition, and it can also attract more and more consumers who pursue a healthy lifestyle. This new type of confectionery product is redefining consumers' perception of candy and changing the traditional impression of "candy = sugar". Customized services have also become an important strategy for confectionery companies to "go overseas". The cultural and taste differences in different markets require companies to launch products that meet the preferences of local consumers in different regions. Guan Weifeng mentioned that they will provide personalized candy designs according to the needs of different countries, such as heart-shaped chocolates and lip-shaped candies. This flexible business model not only enhances the consumer experience, but also enhances the brand's competitiveness in the international market. Being able to customize product design is undoubtedly a key to opening overseas markets and providing greater market space for confectionery companies. In the future, the innovation and transformation of the confectionery industry will continue to deepen. Today, as global consumers pay more attention to health, creativity, and personalization, companies need to continuously diversify and optimize their products. In order to meet this demand, confectionery companies should increase investment in research and development, pay attention to consumer feedback, and adjust product strategies in a timely manner. In addition, with the help of modern technologies, such as AI technology and big data analysis, manufacturers can develop new products in a more targeted manner, optimize marketing strategies, and improve the success rate of product launches. Therefore, for enterprises, timely grasping market trends and boldly innovating is the key to seizing market opportunities.

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