AMF Bakery Systems: Sustainable Oven Service

July 15, 2022 AMF Bakery Systems

Against a backdrop of rising energy prices, many bakery operations are feeling the squeeze on their profit margins. It’s no wonder why many operators are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to find increased efficiencies. And thanks to advances in sensor technology, it has become much more practical to make smart, connected ovens that use data-based insights to reduce your costs.

Cocoa & Forests Initiative Reports Progress on Traceability, Agroforestry and Forest Protection in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire

The governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and 35 companies in the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), including IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative and the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), reported progress made towards ending deforestation in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana in two joint public/private sector reports.

Kroger Fulfillment Network Expands to Greater Nashville Region and Chicago Metro Area

July 15, 2022 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. announced it will offer more Americans delivery through the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tennessee and Maywood, Illinois. Working in conjunction with nearby fulfillment centers, Kroger Delivery will now reach customers in Greater Nashville and the Chicago Metro Area.

UNFI Announces New Leadership Structure to Drive Strategic Priorities and Accelerated Growth and Value Creation

July 15, 2022 UNFI

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced a new leadership and organizational structure to sharpen the Company’s focus on key operational priorities designed to better support its customers, suppliers, associates, and the planet as it continues to build the team, capabilities, and technology that are key to its Fuel the Future strategy.

Amazon’s Smart Grocery Carts Are Coming to Some Whole Foods Stores

July 15, 2022 Annie Palmer, CNBC

Amazon will initially roll out Dash Carts at a Whole Foods in Westford, Massachusetts, northwest of Boston, in the coming months, before launching the technology at additional locations.