Culinary & FoodserviceFriday, October 30, 2026
Yale University implemented an AI system with cameras and smart scales in its 14 residential dining halls to track and reduce food waste.
Crunchtime released a connected operations management suite on September 16, 2026, integrating kitchen, inventory, and labor data on a single screen with AI-driven analysis.
Instacart has enabled all 7,000+ brand partners to run unified campaigns across its marketplace and in-store Caper Carts, which are deployed in over 60 US cities.
Zalando and CEVA Logistics have launched AI-powered robotic systems at facilities in Germany and Poland to process returned fashion items without per-SKU training.
Albertsons Media Collective introduced an 'Add-It' feature on December 15, 2025, allowing shoppers to add products and offers from off-site display ads directly to their digital cart.
Salesforce data indicates that AI and agents influenced 17% of holiday orders, totaling approximately $13.5 billion, during the Thanksgiving weekend.
