In broad terms digitalization refers to the process of utilizing digital technologies to change the core of business conduct. If correctly implemented, digitalization can lead to digital transformation and thereby improve productivity, reduce costs and pave the way for the future of manufacturing1. A literature survey by Demartini et al. (2018) found that the topic of the digitalization in the food industry has been studied since 2016 with the common keywords associated “Factory of the future” and “Food”. The authors stated that the food companies are slower to adopt digital technologies. Nonetheless like all processing industries, the food industry is also seeking ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and become more environmentally friendly. Adoption of digitalization can play a significant role in achieving these goals.