Aflevering #7 How Manna Turns Data Into Results In The Food Industry

In this episode, Geert Vromman talks to Kristof Janssens, Operations Manager at Manna Foods, a Belgian SME known for its sauces and condiments, serving both retail and foodservice clients. Together, they reflect on Manna’s AI journey: from their first CROPLAND workshop to real operational changes.Kristof shares what worked, where the challenges were, and how cross-department collaboration turned AI into action. Geert explores what sparked engagement inside Manna, how concrete projects emerged from a single moodboard session, and why you don’t need to be ‘techy’ to get started with AI. It’s an honest conversation about starting small, thinking together, and making AI practical – even in a classic production environment.