Insight ReportIntroducing the FRESH Framework: Winning in Grocery with AI While Reducing Food Waste John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology ResearchJohn Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research October 29, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research FRESH framework is designed to help guide grocery retailers in strategically scaling up their AI (artificial intelligence) capabilities to upgrade fresh food operations, maximize margins and reduce food waste. Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, first launched the FRESH framework in a presentation delivered at Groceryshop 2024. In this report, we detail the five components of the framework and present key insights on how AI can revolutionize food retailing. Data in this research report include: Unsold food in US grocery retail—breakdown by category Proprietary survey findings—US food shoppers’ top reasons for choice of grocery retailer Companies mentioned in this report include: Afresh Technologies, Ametller Origen, Competera, Cub Foods, RELEX Solutions, Simbe, SpartanNash, Unilever Other relevant research: The Coresight Research FRESH Framework for AI Use and Food Waste Reduction in Grocery Retail Next-Generation Pricing, Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning: Insights Presented at Groceryshop 2024 Groceryshop 2024 Day Two: A FRESH Perspective on Winning in Grocery with AI-Powered Demand Forecasting Visit the Coresight Research Food, Grocery and CPG Retail Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: May 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting 3% Growth Amid Low Sentiment and Front-Loaded PurchasesAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonShoptalk Spring 2025: Day One—Creating Value Is Critical to Success; Tech-Powered Personalization Permeates Panel DiscussionsWhere Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra