Covid-19 has had an obvious impact on food systems across the world. Irish people have seen it first hand in relation to the virus outbreaks in meat factories. Many factors made the food industry ill-prepared for the impact of the pandemic, yet the growing presence of artificial intelligence provides a safety net for those in food production. Industry expert Aidan Connolly highlights six examples of actors in the food industry who have introduced AI, how this has accelerated their growth, or even changed the way in which they operate. Drawing from his international experience, he also discusses the opportunities for…