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C.H. Robinson adds AI-powered reply technology to emailed quote requests
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota (May 7, 2024) – In another industry-leading innovation, C.H. Robinson BB #:100586 has automated transactions that many...
AI: What lies ahead
Artificial intelligence is advancing across the produce industry at breakneck speed, and the industry is working to keep up with...
AI: Costs of implementation
Factoring in the costs of artificial intelligence is more than figuring upfront expenditures, cautions Thuan Ngo, vice president of data...
AI: Robots as allies
Automation can be pricey, particularly for smaller operations, Thuan Ngo, vice president of data and technical services with San Jose,...
AI: Automation and labor
Produce suppliers are looking to artificial intelligence to solve longstanding—and deteriorating—labor challenges, for multiple reasons, says Thuan Ngo, vice president...
AI: Defining the risks
Despite the benefits of artificial intelligence, there are downsides to all of this head-spinning technological progress, says Warren Bailey, chief...
AI: Ushering in change
The way produce is grown, stored, shipped, and sold has already been changed by artificial intelligence technology, according to Keith...
Unraveling the mysteries of artificial intelligence
Drones, cameras, robots, sensors, and assorted gizmos, as well as complex algorithms, are covering the produce supply chain like a...
World’s first fully autonomous, AI-powered restaurant opening in SoCal
PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cali Group, a holding company using technology to transform the restaurant and retail...
GrubMarket launches AI solutions for growers
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced the launch of Farm-GPT, a groundbreaking new generative...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 27, 2023
IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show recovery continues, as Greg and others get ready to attend the inaugural FPAA Southwest...
Integrating AI into the produce industry
ANAHEIM, CA – Your produce company isn’t left behind if it isn’t using artificial intelligence now. But that time may...
WinCo Foods to use Invafresh platform in fresh departments
WinCo leverages the prescriptive analytics and AI capabilities of the Invafresh Fresh Retail Platform to optimize multiple fresh departments Toronto,...
Organic Grower Summit 2023 session addressess AI in agriculture
MONTEREY, CA—September 13, 2023 — The explosive interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture continues to impact all facets of...
SpartanNash uses AI to predict shopper demand, reduce waste
The Company partnered with Upshop to leverage its Magic tool to optimize localized inventory, bolster efficient merchandising strategies and improve sustainability GRAND...
Wakefern expands use of AI, robotic inventory system
The largest U.S. retailer-owned cooperative will bring Simbe’s business intelligence solution to more ShopRite locations, providing real-time insights for inventory...
Festival Foods partners with AI firm for fresh operations
TAMPA, FL — Festival Foods, a leading grocer, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Upshop, the leading provider...
Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder wins 2023 AI Breakthrough Award for Agriculture
International awards program honors agtech robotics provider among standout AI companies SEATTLE – Carbon Robotics, a leader in AI-powered robotics,...
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