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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 3 MIN

EmpowerFresh Deploys AI Produce Ordering Platform at Kowalski’s Markets in Minnesota

from Global Economic Press · host Global Economic Press

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady explores the innovative strides being made in the grocery retail sector, focusing on how Kowalski's Markets in Minnesota is utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its produce operations. EmpowerFresh, an AI-powered produce inventory and ordering platform, has been successfully deployed at Kowalski's Markets, a family-owned grocery chain renowned for its exceptional produce departments. This collaboration aims to leverage AI-driven forecasting, inventory visibility, and smart ordering tools to reduce shrink, increase product turns, and optimize ordering decisions, ensuring peak freshness for customers. The partnership between EmpowerFresh and Kowalski's Markets underscores a shared commitment to modernizing fresh department operations while maintaining the high standards of quality and freshness that Kowalski's customers expect. With the support of Russ Davis, a leading fresh produce supplier, this deployment highlights the potential of technology to elevate grocery operations. As Kowalski's Markets continues to invest in tools and partnerships that support operational excellence, EmpowerFresh provides the necessary technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their fresh departments. For more information about EmpowerFresh, visit their website at https://empowerfresh.com/.

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