USA: Walmart partners with Agritask to develop new technology for cherries and blackberries

Walmart announced it has partnered with Agritask, a crop supply company, to pilot a technology solution with the retailer's Global Tech Sparkubate program. This technology allows supply managers to make accurate decisions about the performance of seasonal fruit crops, such as cherries and blackberries. According to a press release from Walmart, this pilot program will use Agritask's data analysis tools and remote sensors in the US and Mexico to provide real-time information on seasonal blackberry and cherry crops from Walmart suppliers. Kyle Carlyle, vice president of sourcing innovation and supply assurance at Walmart commented: “Addressing challenges in purchasing and planning accuracy in agriculture due to data discrepancies and environmental uncertainties can be difficult. Agritask's technology has the potential to fill vital information gaps that supply managers often face when predicting performance. Partnering with Agritask allows Walmart to delve into more streamlined and ...