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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...
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.
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...
Brookshire Brothers deploys new AI promotion tool
Brookshire Brothers completes its PromoAI implementation and is now employing the platform across its promotional operations.
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...
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...
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.
NMFTA releases AI governance framework for transportation companies
National Motor Freight Traffic Association releases the NMFTA Cybersecurity AI Governance Framework, a free resource.
GrubMarket releases Sales AI Agent for food distributors
This agent is a powerful new capability designed specifically for wholesale food distribution sales teams.
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.
Inteligistics strengthens AI leadership with promotion, new hire
Inteligistics announce two key personnel moves that reflect the company’s deepening commitment to artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Produce industry headlines: April 24, 2026
Retail trend stories include changes in consumer thinking of AI-helpers and health-and-wellness promotion, and more.
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.
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