Schnuck Markets and Picadeli, a food tech company specializing in an AI-powered salad bar, recently expanded their partnership to 22 additional locations.
Available at select Schnucks stores in Missouri and Illinois, as well as its Eatwell Market banner locations, Picadeli’s in-store salad bar concept creates efficiencies that prioritize sustainability through lower food waste, reduced labor, and increased profitability, according to the food tech company.
“We know customers are looking for convenient, healthy food options, and they’re going to love the fresh new experience of Picadeli,” said Ted Schnuck, EVP of supermarkets at Schnuck Markets, in a statement. “With Picadeli’s AI technology, customers will have the freshest food available to them on the salad bar via its digital management and re-ordering system.”
Through QR codes, Picadeli allows for the traceability of its supply chain and operations and tracks ingredients to ensure products do not stay out longer than allowed, signaling the need for refilling and automated re-ordering. The salad bar is customized for each location, learning what ingredients are most sought after in various markets.
“Retailers today are faced with the unique challenge of both a tight labor market and the demand by consumers for a memorable in-store experience that drives traffic away from delivery apps and into the store. Picadeli has proven to answer both, and most importantly solves the overarching food problem in America: to provide healthy, affordable, fresh food fast,” said Patrik Hellstrand, CEO of Picadeli U.S., in a statement. “We are thrilled to introduce Picadeli at Schnucks, a well-respected family-owned business for generations, and to accelerate our growth across the country.”
Picadeli launched in the U.S. in October 2021 and partners with retailers including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Kings, The GIANT Company, and Sodexo.
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