Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-26 09:43Core Insights - Carlsberg views Chongqing as its home in China and is committed to leveraging its global "AI+" experience to enhance the quality of the food and agricultural processing industry in the region [1][4]. Investment and Operations - Carlsberg has invested over 100 billion yuan in Chongqing, part of a total investment exceeding 200 billion yuan in China, contributing to the growth of Chongqing Brewery Co., Ltd. into one of China's top five beer companies with nearly 15 billion yuan in annual revenue and approximately 2.6 billion yuan in taxes [4]. - The company operates a production network of 27 breweries and a nationwide sales network [4]. AI Integration - The "AI+" initiative is integrated throughout Carlsberg's operations, enhancing production efficiency and sustainability by enabling smarter brewing processes and closer consumer connections [4]. - In production, AI facilitates real-time monitoring and management through systems like MES, optimizing equipment performance and reducing waste [4]. - In energy management, AI acts as a "smart steward," optimizing resource usage and minimizing emissions through EMS [5]. Recommendations for Chongqing - Carlsberg suggests establishing an "AI+ Agriculture and Food" innovation platform led by the Chongqing government to enhance international collaboration and standard-setting [6]. - The company recommends creating special funds to support AI applications across the supply chain, from procurement to marketing, to develop replicable success models [6]. - It advocates for building a talent cultivation system leveraging local educational resources to supply skilled professionals for the "AI+ Agriculture and Food" sector [6]. - Carlsberg proposes hosting high-level international summits to gather global expertise and enhance Chongqing's innovative city brand [7].