As we enter the next “roaring 20s,” retailers and CPG organizations will experience technological revolutions involving sophisticated AI tools like prescriptive analytics and innovation in mobile devices and robots that will lead to increased productivity, optimized shopping and employee experiences and greater customer satisfaction.

Fear of falling behind omnichannel shoppers and fast-moving competitors is driving grocers to deploy new technology at a furious pace, according to the "2019 Grocery Tech Trends Study," released by RIS, Newark, N.J.

Idelic, a Pittsburgh, Pa., announced a partnership with KeepTruckin, San Francisco, where Idelic will offer KeepTruckin’s platform as the preferred solution for customers to run safer and more efficient fleets.

Gestion AgrIA, Canada, received a $4.7 million financial contribution from the Government of Quebec through the Green Fund to complete a key research project designed to help growers boost their productivity while significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

eInfochips, a San Jose, Calif.-based Arrow Electronics company, joined forces with Microsoft Corp., Redmond, Wash., to enable smart solutions for connected appliances in the food and beverage industry.

C.H. Robinson, Eden Prairie, Minn., announced plans to invest $1 billion in technology over the next five years.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, (NYSE:KR) and Lindsay Goldberg, a New York-based private investment firm, formed PearlRock Partners, a new platform that will identify, invest in and help grow the next generation of leading consumer product brands.

Plug and Play, Sunnyvale, Calif., announced plans to open a supply chain and logistics accelerator program in Northwest Arkansas.