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

Agrifood Supply Chains and AI

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

Climate change, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and pest and disease outbreaks put the fresh produce supply chain at risk. A lack of real-time visibility into sourcing and farm operations adds to this risk.

Companies can no longer rely on these methods to do business.

Cropin CEO Krishna Kumar highlights recent events, including a cocoa shortage driven by bad weather and crop disease, which led to a 60-year high in cocoa prices in 2025. Similar disruptions are occurring in the coffee and US citrus supply chains.

Author's summary: AI is transforming agrifood supply chains.

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AFN AFN — 2025-10-28

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