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The IoT of Food Might Do More Harm Than Good

The Lempert Report: New technology such as Amazon Alexa could steer consumers toward poorer health choices.

Technology

AI Comes to the Rescue of Cattle Ranchers

The Lempert Report: Farmers could soon monitor their herds through the "internet of cows."

Retailers

Whole Foods Partners With June for Smart Oven Cook-Program

By Natalie Taylor on Oct. 09, 2018

The oven's interface will feature settings designed for meals made with 365 Everyday Value products.

Technology

People Are Kicking Food Delivery Robots

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 08, 2018

The Lempert Report: While attackers can be easily identified, solutions via extensive camera surveillance and sirens are being created to prevent abuse.

Technology

How Will Augmented Reality Change Grocery Stores?

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 08, 2018

The Lempert Report: Inc. magazine predicts that within five years, all companies will have to develop their own synthetic voices.

Technology

Sedano's to Debut Robotic Store

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 03, 2018

Takeoff Technologies' artificial intelligence-operated fulfillment centers will soon pop up across the U.S.

Technology

Ford Testing Self-Driving Food Delivery Vehicles

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 03, 2018

The pilot seems to eliminate grocery stores from the mix.

Fresh Food

Walmart Sets New Traceability Requirement for Leafy Green Suppliers

By Natalie Taylor on Sep. 25, 2018

The retailer has launched a new blockchain-enabled initiative in collaboration with IBM to reduce the amount of time it takes to track an item from farm to shelf.

Retailers

Ahold Rolls Out Cashierless Shopping at Dutch C-Stores

By Jon Springer on Sep. 25, 2018

The NFC-enabled technology will be deployed at all Albert Heijn To Go locations, officials said.

Technology

Walmart Will Train Employees With Virtual Reality Headsets

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Sep. 24, 2018

The program will teach associates new tech, customer service and compliance.