Symbotic to Acquire Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics Business and Sign Related Commercial Agreement

January 21, 2025 Symbotic Inc.

This transaction expands the long-standing relationship between Walmart and Symbotic with the aim of developing an integrated automated supply chain.

TTA and ISO Join Forces to Revolutionize Global Horticulture and Food Production

January 21, 2025 ISO Horti

In a groundbreaking step for the horticultural industry, ISO Horti—a specialist in horticultural robotics and automation—and TTA—experts in transplanting and sorting solutions—are merging. Operating under the name TTA-ISO, this partnership directly addresses the booming demand for automation in global horticulture and food production.

Breaking New Ground: Robots for Processing Avocados 

March 26, 2024 KRONEN GmbH

In cooperation with the food processing industry and the robotics supplier Stäubli, KRONEN GmbH has developed a unique solution for cutting, pitting and peeling avocados. This automated robot-based solution offers a multitude of advantages compared to conventional processing.

SpartanNash Strengthens Customer-Centric Innovation with Robotics Automation

May 15, 2023 SpartanNash

SpartanNash announced expansion plans for the use of an autonomous inventory robot named Tally in 15 grocery stores in Michigan and Indiana. Developed by retail technology company Simbe, Tally represents SpartanNash’s continued investment in technology to enhance the store guest and Associate experience. 

Chipotle Mexican Grill Makes Strategic Investment in Hyphen, a Food Robotics Company

July 27, 2022 Hyphen

Hyphen, a foodservice company that automates meal production and augments labor with its Makeline and KitchenOS, announced a strategic investment from Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) via its Cultivate Next venture fund. Tiger Global and existing strategic investors also participated in the financing. Chipotle’s investment in Hyphen will fuel R&D, accelerate hiring plans, and expand Hyphen’s field support capabilities.