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USDA seeks AI partners to accelerate crop innovation

USDA calls on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools that can translate the huge amount of germplasm...

5 days ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 21, 2026

Links today include middle-income shoppers driving retail trends, snacking turns healthier, retail AI investments are paying off, and more.

6 days ago 2 minute read

Independent grocers sign up with Breez AI

Retailers signing with Breez AI include Brothers Market, Balls Food Stores, Price Chopper, PFS Brands, Tietgen's Food Stores, and HAC...

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

Brookshire Brothers deploys new AI promotion tool

Brookshire Brothers completes its PromoAI implementation and is now employing the platform across its promotional operations.

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 7, 2026

Links today include Kroger's divestiture plan after Giant Eagle deal, grocers evaluating AI investments, the dangers of EPR laws, and...

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 6, 2026

Read about how retail rivals fared during Prime Day, Costco grows with AI, consumers turn from fresh produce due to...

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

AI transformation starts with small steps 

Artificial intelligence has the opportunity to transform the produce industry with insights and efficiencies, says a tech industry veteran.

4 weeks ago 3 minute read

NMFTA releases AI governance framework for transportation companies

National Motor Freight Traffic Association releases the NMFTA Cybersecurity AI Governance Framework, a free resource.

1 month ago 2 minute read

GrubMarket releases Sales AI Agent for food distributors

This agent is a powerful new capability designed specifically for wholesale food distribution sales teams.

1 month ago 7 minute read

Weis Markets launches Instacart AI-powered Caper Carts

Instacart and Weis Markets launch Caper Carts at select Weis locations in Pennsylvania with additional rollouts planned throughout the year.

2 months ago 5 minute read

Inteligistics strengthens AI leadership with promotion, new hire

Inteligistics announce two key personnel moves that reflect the company’s deepening commitment to artificial intelligence.

2 months ago 5 minute read

Week in Review: Retail AI visibility 

Retail analyst Ashley Nickle says the research shows that AI algorithms favor retailers with a clear customer value proposition.

2 months ago 4 minute read

Albertsons launches AI tool to improve fresh produce quality

Albertsons' Intelligent Quality Control tool is an AI-powered solution using computer vision to maintain high fruits and vegetable standards.

2 months ago 6 minute read

Retail AI visibility report shows disconnect between market share and AI citation

Walmart, with approximately 21 percent of U.S. grocery market share — the largest in the country — ranks fourth in...

3 months ago 4 minute read

Ahold Delhaize USA appoints VP to lead data and AI

Vipin Gopal will lead data, analytics, and artificial intelligence strategy and advance Ahold Delhaize USA’s data-driven decision-making.

3 months ago 4 minute read

Hy-Vee signs up RELEX for AI forecasting and replenishment

Hy-Vee selects RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting, replenishment, and fresh store ordering across its stores and distribution network.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 24, 2026

Retail trend stories include changes in consumer thinking of AI-helpers and health-and-wellness promotion, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Afresh raises $34MM to scale AI in grocery

The funding was co-led by Just Climate, a climate-led investment business, and High Sage Ventures, with participation from other investors.

3 months ago 6 minute read

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