Culture Change in the Produce Department

“Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.”

That mindset is costing grocery retailers more than they realize. The produce department, often the heartbeat of the store, is overdue for a culture shift. Moving from clipboards to dashboards isn’t just an operational upgrade, it’s a transformation in how teams think, act, and succeed.

At EmpowerFresh, we’re not just talking about tools. We’re driving a shift toward innovation, accountability, and measurable growth. The question is: where is your team on the journey from tradition to transformation?

From Pen & Paper to Predictive AI

For decades, pen-and-paper ordering has been the norm in produce. It worked well enough, until “good enough” stopped being competitive. Instinct and experience remain valuable, but in today’s market, they aren’t enough to protect margins or minimize shrink.

That’s where EmpowerFresh steps in. By using predictive AI forecasting, retailers can replace guesswork with precision. The result?

• Less waste from over-ordering

• Better margins from smarter buying

• More confidence in every decision

The future of produce isn’t manual, it’s predictive. And the teams that embrace this shift aren’t just keeping up, they’re pulling ahead.

Tradition or Transformation?

Change can feel uncomfortable. But the retailers who lean into new ways of working are building stronger, more resilient produce departments that drive the bottom line instead of draining it.

So, ask yourself:

•  Is your team still clinging to tradition?
• Or are you ready to step into a future built on precision, accountability, and growth?

With EmpowerFresh, the culture change has already begun. Are you ready to be part of it?