Cub Foods is implementing Afresh Technologies’ AI-powered operating system that is designed to improve the freshness of produce, reduce food waste, and grow produce sales for retailers, reports Progressive Grocer. Cub plans to place the technology in select stores across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.
“We’re focused on providing our customers with a fresh and healthy experience every time they enter our stores,” said Mike Stigers, Cub Foods CEO. “This commitment also extends to offering consumers the widest selection of fresh produce, as well as reducing food waste and driving positive impact in the communities we serve.”
Cub said it expects to use Afresh software to see significant reductions in food waste, achieve better freshness and in-stock rates, and increase operating margins. Stores using Afresh have reduced food waste by 25 percent and out of stocks by 80 percent and increased sales by 3 percent on average across their chain, month after month, according to data provided by Afresh, said the report.
“We chose Afresh over other solutions because of their modern cloud-based architecture, non-reliance on perpetual inventory, and the ease of integration. We want to transform our fresh departments, and Afresh is the best for that job,” said Cub CIO Luke Anderson.
Other companies working with Afresh include Heinen’s, Winco, and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market. Full Story
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