How PepsiCo, Walmart and other agrifood companies fortify their supply chains with AI

Agrifood Companies and AI Supply Chains

The traditional sourcing and supply playbook is no longer relevant, according to Cropin, an agtech veteran.

Climate change, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and pest and disease outbreaks put the fresh produce supply chain at risk.

Cropin CEO Krishna Kumar says companies can no longer rely on traditional methods to do business.

Recent events, such as the ongoing cocoa shortage, driven by bad weather and crop disease, have led to cocoa prices reaching a 60-year high in 2025.

Similar disruptions are occurring in the coffee and US citrus supply chains.

Author's summary: Agrifood companies adopt AI to fortify supply chains.

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AFN AFN — 2025-10-28

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