Scaling AI in FMCG: Lessons from PepsiCo Labs

Scaling AI in FMCG: Lessons from PepsiCo Labs

From Intel on AI by Intel Corporation

December 3, 2025 · 16 min · Season 5 · Episode 23

About this episode

Anna Farberov discusses how AI is transforming PepsiCo and the food and beverage industry.

In this episode, we sit down with Anna Farberov, General Manager at PepsiCo Labs, for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is reshaping one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. Anna shares how PepsiCo Labs scouts and integrates emerging technologies to drive innovation across supply chains, production, and retail, and why the lab plays such a critical role in scaling transformation inside a global enterprise. We explore how AI is helping leaders manage the complexity of fast-moving production lines, optimize materials and storage, and unlock efficiency gains in operations that often go unseen by consumers. Anna also shares real-world examples of AI predicting demand, improving decision-making in retail, and supporting employees in ways that boost productivity without adding friction. Looking ahead, she reflects on what executives should prioritize as they begin their AI journey, the pitfalls to avoid, and the breakthroughs she sees coming to the food industry over the next five years. Whether you're an innovator, a business leader, or simply curious about how AI is powering the future of FMCG, this episode offers a practical and inspiring look at the road ahead.

People in this episode

Guest: Anna Farberov

Topics covered

  • AI
  • FMCG
  • PepsiCo
  • innovation
  • supply chain
  • production
  • retail

Keywords

  • emerging technologies
  • efficiency
  • demand prediction
  • decision-making
  • productivity

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Products: PepsiCo

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