AI, Consumer Behavior, and the Future of Food with Andreas Duess

Why do most new food products fail, and what does AI have to do with it?

In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, you host, Kristin Demoranville,  is joined by Andreas Duess, co-founder of GoCPG and CEO of 6 Seeds, to unpack what’s really driving the food and beverage industry right now.  

Spoiler: it’s not just taste trends or fancy branding.  Its behavior, data, and decisions are made without proper insight.

We talk about:

• How AI is helping food brands try to understand real consumer behavior


• The say-do gap: why people don’t buy what they say they want


• How Uber Eats data, smart fridges, and strained supply chains shape product development


• Why big brands are suddenly out-innovating startups


• What GLP-1 drugs mean for food categories


• And why rebuilding communities around food matters more than ever

Whether you’re in food, tech, or cybersecurity, or just curious about the systems behind what we eat, this episode pulls back the curtain on where the industry is headed.

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Andrea Duess’s contact information & companies:

Andrea’s LinkedIn

Personal Site

6 Seeds is the Communication and Innovation Consultancy for today’s agri-food Brands

goCPG is an AI-powered platform that helps food entrepreneurs and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands grow by providing personalized insights, mentorship, and tools to turn their ideas into successful businesses.

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🎯 Episode Key Highlights

06:59 The Role of Data in Food Innovation

11:19 Navigating the Fragmented Consumer Market

13:58 AI’s Impact on Data Utilization

19:30 Consumer Awareness and Ethical Considerations

23:13 Supply Chain Challenges and Rising Costs

24:39 The Evolution of Food Security and Pricing

27:55 Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture

30:18 Community Resilience in the Face of Crisis

33:45 Building Community Through Food

38:27 AI as a Tool for Meaning and Sense-Making

42:00 The Significance of AI in Daily Life

44:00 AI as a Tool for Innovation

45:00 The Shift in Innovation Dynamics

46:10 The Importance of Embracing AI

48:32 Historical Perspectives on Technology

51:07 Optimism in the Face of Challenges

52:45 The Evolution of Food Trends

54:05 Empowerment Through AI

57:41 Advice for Food Founders

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With over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Kristin has captivated audiences at prestigious conferences such as the American Zoo Association, RSA Conference, S4X24, the Food Safety Consortium, and many more.  Her talks are known for their compelling storytelling, practical insights, and ability to make complex topics accessible and relevant.​

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