FCL overcomes labor challenges in fresh food production by adopting Invafresh’s AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform. The result? Impressive 64% growth in the fresh produce category, improved on-shelf availability, and enhanced revenue.
FCL overcame labor challenges in fresh food production by adopting Invafresh’s AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform. The result? Impressive 64% growth in the fresh produce category, improved on-shelf availability, and enhanced revenue.
Faced with a shortage of experienced labor and challenges in managing short shelf life in fresh inventory, FCL actively sought a comprehensive solution that would prioritize:
FCL chose Invafresh’s AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform to improve product availability, freshness, associate productivity, and department-level profitability. Partnering with local co-operative retailers, FCL quickly launched Production Planning in selected produce departments, with plans for expansion into meat, bakery, and deli departments.
Invafresh’s Production Planning in produce departments delivered a significant 64% improvement over the existing double-digit growth in the fresh cut fruit and vegetable category. The top five stores using the solution doubled their margin/revenue growth compared to non-users. With Invafresh, FCL gained operational visibility through data analytics, leading to enhanced inventory management, better decision-making, increased revenue, and reduced food waste.
Food waste
reduction
Realized annual
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Less time
checking dates
Reduction in
backroom inventory
More revenue
from markdowns
Fresh sales
growth
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