Freshflow
Freshflow revolutionizes fresh produce ordering with AI. The innovative startup optimizes supply chains, reduces food waste by 50%, and increases revenues. With an intelligent platform, it supports retailers in accurate demand forecasting and sustainable solutions.
Freshflow: Revolutionizing Fresh Produce Ordering with AI
editAbout Us
editFreshflow is an innovative startup, founded in 2020 by AI experts Avik Mukhija and Carmine Paolino, who have their roots at ETH Zurich and the Alan Turing Institute. With a team of over 20 AI and retail specialists and offices in Berlin and Paris, Freshflow focuses on developing an intelligent fresh produce supply chain.
Key Products and Services
editFreshflow offers an AI-powered platform specifically designed to optimize fresh produce orders in supermarkets. The platform uses advanced AI technology to forecast the demand for fresh produce based on dozens of real-world factors such as weather, local events, quality fluctuations, and seasonality. This enables the perfect amount of fresh produce to be ordered daily, resulting in full shelves, higher sales, and less food waste[1][3][4].
Main Mission and Values
editFreshflow's mission is to combat the global problem of food waste. The company aims to reduce food waste across the entire supply chain by 50%. Freshflow places great importance on the practical application of AI in retail by understanding the daily challenges in fresh produce departments and developing tailored solutions[1][3][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editFreshflow is committed to making a significant contribution to reducing food waste. By implementing their AI platform, customers have already achieved an average reduction in food waste of 30% and an increase in sales of 16.7%. In the long term, the company plans to automate the entire fresh produce supply chain from agriculture to retail to minimize food waste globally[1][3][5].
Technology and Innovation
editFreshflow's AI platform seamlessly integrates into existing IT systems of retailers and offers an intuitive user interface that allows fresh produce managers to place orders efficiently and accurately. The platform learns from millions of historical data points and considers various factors to create precise demand forecasts. Additionally, Freshflow is working on further developing their technology, including hiring reinforcement learning experts to make the platform adaptable in real-time[1][3][4].
With Freshflow, retailers are opting for a forward-looking solution that not only increases efficiency in fresh produce departments but also makes a significant contribution to sustainability.