--- title: "On-Site with Industry Leaders: How EmpowerFresh Is Powering the Next Generation of Independent Grocers" description: See how Naifeh’s, Kimberton Whole Foods, and White’s Foodliner are using EmpowerFresh AI to improve forecasting, reduce shrink, and scale fresh operations. --- 1 min read # On-Site with Industry Leaders: How EmpowerFresh Is Powering the Next Generation of Independent Grocers [ Fresh Experts ](https://empowerfresh.com/fresh-takes/author/fresh-experts) : Feb 25, 2026 11:00:00 AM [produce](https://empowerfresh.com/fresh-takes/tag/produce) [grocery](https://empowerfresh.com/fresh-takes/tag/grocery) [AI](https://empowerfresh.com/fresh-takes/tag/ai) **![BlogCover2](https://empowerfresh.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BlogCover2.jpg?width=1600&height=837&name=BlogCover2.jpg)**   **Naifeh's - a legacy of independent excellence since 1910 ** We recently completed training with the [Naifeh's Food Stores ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/naifehs/)team and are proud to support their produce departments with AI-driven tools built for fresh. With better forecasting, clearer financials, and real-time visibility, their teams can spend less time on paperwork and more time on execution where it matters most. As a 4th and 5th-generation family retailer, Naifeh's represents the heart of independent grocery. We're honored to partner with a company rooted in tradition and help equip them for success for generations to come. **On-site at Kimberton Whole Foods** Our team was on-site training and deploying Empower Fresh AI with the [Kimberton-Whole-Foods](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kimberton-whole-foods/) team. From hands-on sessions to real-world ordering workflows, it was great collaborating with a retailer so intentional about quality, freshness, and operational excellence. A huge thank you to the Kimberton team for the partnership and engagement. This is what successful technology adoption looks like: side by side, in-store, with real people solving real challenges. We’re excited to support your produce teams as you take the next step toward smarter, data-driven ordering. **White’s Foodliner (Kansas) is growing — and scaling the right way.** Adding a new store takes more than square footage. It takes systems that deliver consistency, visibility, and smarter decision-making across every location. EmpowerFresh is proud to support [White's Foodliner](https://www.linkedin.com/company/whites-foodliner/) as they expand, bringing AI-driven forecasting, clearer financial insight, and disciplined ordering into each produce department. The result: protected margins, reduced shrink, and stronger inventory turns — even as operations grow. This is what profitable growth looks like: strong fundamentals, real-time data, and tools that evolve with your business. 👉 Ready to scale with confidence? ➡️ Let’s connect [https://lnkd.in/dKG7aTRz](https://lnkd.in/dKG7aTRz) #EmpowerFreshAI #IndependentGrocers #ProduceManagement #RetailGrowth #GroceryRetail #FreshOperations - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Empower Fresh Wins 2025 Sustainability in the Food Industry Award](https://empowerfresh.com/hubfs/EMPOWER_FRESH_BLOG2.jpg) ](https://empowerfresh.com/fresh-takes/empower-fresh-wins-2025-sustainability-in-the-food-industry-award) 2 min read #### [Empower Fresh Wins 2025 Sustainability in the Food Industry Award](https://empowerfresh.com/fresh-takes/empower-fresh-wins-2025-sustainability-in-the-food-industry-award) [Fresh Experts](https://empowerfresh.com/fresh-takes/author/fresh-experts) : Dec 3, 2025 8:00:02 AM We’re honored to be recognized byThe Shelby Reportfor our role in transforming sustainability and operational efficiency across the independent... 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