Stater Bros. gets a fresh new produce inventory plan with AfreshStater Bros. gets a fresh new produce inventory plan with Afresh

Produce inventory management is entering the world of artificial intelligence at 169 Stater Bros. grocery stores in Southern California through a new partnership with Afresh.

The biggest news for grocery?

The new partnership means produce department ordering at the stores will now be handled by AI, replacing the manual  process at Stater Bros. 

It adds Stater Bros.to Afresh’s growing roster of clients, which includes Albertsons, Heinen’s, Bashas, Cub Foods, and Smart & Final, among others.

A fresh new system

Upsides for Stater Bros. during the pilot include:

In their own words

"With Afresh, our produce managers have a tool that can assist them in placing orders that reduce waste and increase shelf life. The result is fresher produce at affordable prices, which translates into happier and more loyal customers." – Bertha Luna, Stater Bros. Markets senior vice president retail operations.