The sold-out, 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, co-presented by Western Growers and New Zealand-based AgriFoodTech consultancy, Wharf42, marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of sustainable agriculture. This year’s event saw a convergence of international experts, industry leaders, and stakeholders, all committed to advancing biological solutions in agriculture. Tech Ranch discusses biologicals and the event with Dennis Donohue of Western Growers, Peter Wren-Hilton of Wharf42 and Platform10, Pam Marrone of Invasive Species Corporation, and Livia Esterhazy of A Lighter Touch (New Zealand).
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From farm tours to educational sessions, here are my key takeaways from the 2024 Organic Produce Summit: - Effective Label Messaging: Sessions highlighted the need for clearer messaging to articulate the benefits of organic produce. - E-Commerce Opportunities: The rise of e-commerce in the produce industry presents significant growth opportunities, though challenges remain in selling perishable items directly to consumers. - Sustainable Packaging: There is a strong focus on reducing plastic use in produce packaging, with innovative materials and processes paving the way for more sustainable options. - Expanding Organic Categories: Strategies to boost sales of various organic fruits and snack items emphasize the importance of variety, innovation, and understanding consumer preferences. - Consumer Demands and Market Trends: The growing importance of regional tastes, the organic vs. local debate, and the influence of GenZ consumers underscore the need to adapt to shifting demographics and market trends. #OrganicProduceSummit #OPS2024 #SustainableAgriculture #Ecommerce #ConsumerTrends #FoodWaste #Innovation Tech Ranch
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Thank you Tech Ranch for the recent article, "Revolutionizing the food supply chain with AI." Managing editor Aaron Gonzalez sat down with Justin Parnell, Head of Software Marketing at GrubMarket Inc., to discuss our AI products such as; GrubAssist, AI Orders and WholesaleWare ERP AI, and how GrubMarket goes about developing custom AI products for the food supply chain industry. The conversation covered many topics including: ✅ Strategic AI acquisitions ✅ Generative and Analytical AI Applications ✅ GrubMarket's approach to AI development ✅ AI adoption trends ✅ What the future holds for AI and the food supply chain industry Check out the full article in the comments below. 🔗👇 #FoodSupplyChain #AI #TechInnovation #OperationalEfficiency #FoodDistribution #GrubMarket #ERP #SupplyChainTransformation #bethechange #buildagreatcompany #agtech #produce #saas #erp #aiordering #aiapps #aistartup #D50
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Aaron Gonzalez will be attending and covering the Organic Produce Summit this week in Monterey, CA!
Looking forward to attending the Organic Produce Summit tomorrow in Monterey!
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We interviewed Justin Parnell, the head of software marketing at GrubMarket Inc., where we discussed their recent acquisitions, how the company is leveraging AI to revolutionize the food supply chain, and their future plans.
Revolutionizing the food supply chain with AI
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“Mineral will no longer be an Alphabet company, and our technology will live on inside of leading agribusinesses where they can have maximum impact,” Elliott Grant, CEO of Mineral said in a blog post.
Alphabet ends Mineral project, transfers ag tech to Driscoll's
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Walmart has revealed plans to pilot agricultural technology aimed at obtaining live data on crops and enhancing procurement choices related to fresh produce. Israel-based crop supply intelligence company Agritask said it will deploy remote sensing and data analytics tools in various regions in the U.S. and Mexico and provide hyperlocal information on blackberry and cherry crops grown by certain Walmart suppliers.
Agritask and Walmart collaborate on innovative crop monitoring pilot
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Instacart the grocery technology company, and Wakefern Food Corp., the retailer-owned cooperative, announced the addition of more Caper Carts at Wakefern supermarket banners.
Interactive, AI-powered carts introduced to more ShopRite locations
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Store intelligence solutions provider Simbe released its first annual Store Team Technology Sentiment Report and the company said store managers who use Simbe’s inventory robot cited multiple benefits that span productivity, sales, and customer lifetime value, with 90% not wanting to do their job without Tally.
Inventory robots enhance store operations and boost employee satisfaction, new data reveals
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The 4th edition of Coveo’s Commerce Industry Report unveils key shopper psychology insights in the ChatGPT era, highlighting expectations, ongoing frustrations, and strategies for brands to secure customer loyalty and gain a competitive edge.
Growing demand for GenAI: Transforming online shopping experiences
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