Food and beverage makers struggle to scale AI beyond pilots due to data and workforce challenges.

Rockwell Automation's 2026 report reveals that while nearly 90% of food and beverage manufacturers use or plan to use AI, only about 45% of collected data is effectively utilized, limiting AI's full potential. Success in scaling AI depends on integrating data, IT/OT systems, and aligning AI with business goals like quality and cost reduction. Workforce readiness and digital transformation strategies are also crucial for turning AI pilots into enterprise-wide impact. AI-supported processes are expected to grow from 37% to over 60% by 2030 in the industry.

Rockwell Automation holds a market cap of $48.77 billion and offers a dividend yield of 1.26% as of Oct 29, 2026, 02:31 WIB. Despite strong AI adoption trends in the food and beverage sector, Pluang data shows a 100% sell order activity for ROK, with the stock price at USD 443.23 and a 1-day gain of 0.92%. The typical hold time for this industrial stock on Pluang is 75 days, reflecting investor behavior amid ongoing digital transformation efforts.