Revolutionizing Fresh Grocery with AI-Powered Ordering and Inventory Management

In a groundbreaking move, Afresh, the world's first AI engine designed for the unique challenges of fresh grocery, has announced that Fresh Thyme Market is rolling out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. This integration empowers Fresh Thyme to leverage AI-driven solutions specifically tailored for the nuances of fresh foods, delivering high-quality ordering and inventory management for their deli and prepared foods departments.

Unlocking the Power of AI for Fresher, More Efficient Grocery Operations

Streamlining Deli and Food Service Operations with Intelligent Ordering

With Afresh Store Ordering for Deli and Food Service, department managers can easily review inventory levels and place orders using intuitive tablet-based workflows. Behind the scenes, Afresh's industry-leading AI data engine taps into a wealth of fresh-specific data points, including shelf life, seasonality, holidays, and imperfect scanning, to deliver intelligent order recommendations and automate the ordering process.This advanced AI-powered system helps store teams navigate the complexities of ordering for ingredients used across multiple recipes, even accounting for potential ingredient substitutions. By leveraging these insights, grocers can improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and ensure their customers have access to the freshest possible products.

Tackling the Unique Challenges of Fresh Food Ordering

Ordering for fresh departments, such as deli and prepared foods, presents unique challenges that traditional systems often struggle to address. Consider the case of ordering tomatoes for deli operations. Factors like varying cut sizes, from diced to sliced, and the natural variability in tomato sizes can make it incredibly difficult for managers to accurately track inventory and place orders.Afresh's AI-powered ordering system is designed to make sense of these nuanced factors, providing grocers with the insights they need to streamline their operations. By considering the intricate details of each fresh item, Afresh enables grocers to improve inventory accuracy, increase inventory turns, and enhance labor efficiency – all while reducing food waste.

Empowering Grocers to Exceed Shopper Expectations

The importance of fresh departments, including deli and prepared foods, has never been more evident. A recent study from Deloitte found that 68% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for fresh food, and 64% of grocery retail executives consider fresh foods the most strategically important departments for their sales growth.Afresh's AI-powered solutions are helping grocers like Fresh Thyme exceed these shopper expectations while also boosting their bottom lines. Customers who use Afresh have seen up to 40% more accurate inventory, 7% faster inventory turns, 20% increased labor efficiency, and 25% less shrink.

Pioneering Fresh-Specific AI Innovations

Afresh's journey began in 2017 when its team of data scientists launched the first AI engine designed specifically for the fresh grocery industry. Through ongoing research and deep industry expertise, the company has continued to push the boundaries of what's possible in fresh food management.Afresh's core technology offers more fresh-specific data points and calculations than other solutions, making it the leading technology for grocers to leverage AI in navigating the complexities of shelf life, sales velocity, price elasticity, shifting display sizes, seasonality, and data quality. This unique approach empowers grocers to achieve fresher food, happier customers, and healthier fresh businesses.With partnerships spanning national and regional grocery brands across the United States, Afresh is revolutionizing the fresh food supply chain and setting a new standard for AI-powered grocery operations.