The collaboration aims to optimize fresh produce sourcing, enhance supply chain resilience, and foster sustainability in the face of climate change

In a groundbreaking partnership, Cropin, the world’s leading AI-powered platform for food and agriculture, has joined forces with Walmart to strengthen sourcing solutions for the global retail giant. The collaboration will leverage Cropin’s advanced agri-intelligence platform to enhance Walmart’s fresh produce supply chain, focusing on improving yield forecasting, crop health monitoring, and seasonal transitions. With this partnership, the companies aim to mitigate risks linked to extreme weather, market volatility, and global supply chain disruptions, ensuring a steady, high-quality, and climate-resilient supply of perishable commodities.

As the agri-food industry grapples with the impacts of climate change and ongoing global uncertainties, technology has emerged as a critical tool for resilience. Walmart, a pioneer in tech-driven retail transformation, continues to innovate by incorporating cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency in its sourcing strategies. This collaboration marks the first deployment of Cropin’s custom-built AI-powered tools, which are designed to provide granular, real-time insights into crop health, pest outbreaks, and weather risks. The platform will help Walmart manage its supply chain with greater precision, reduce waste, and optimize pricing strategies without compromising product quality.

“Tech innovation is what drives real-world solutions to move forward a globally resilient supply chain,” said Kyle Carlyle, Vice President of sourcing innovation and surety of supply at Walmart. “By collaborating with Cropin, we can streamline our sourcing practices and predict yields more effectively using real-time Gen-AI technology. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to innovation and resilience in the agriculture space.”

The collaboration also aligns with the growing demand for sustainability in the food retail sector. Cropin’s AI platform tracks key sustainability metrics, including greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and deforestation impact, helping businesses comply with regulations such as the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). By providing a sustainability impact dashboard, the platform not only ensures supply chain stability but also empowers companies to meet their environmental goals.

Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO of Cropin, expressed excitement about the milestone partnership. “Collaborating with Walmart is both an honor and a significant opportunity for us to shape the future of agri-food sourcing,” Kumar said. “Our role in the agri-food space has evolved from simply offering technological solutions to becoming an essential partner in future-proofing businesses against climate and supply chain disruptions.”

This collaboration between Cropin and Walmart highlights the growing importance of AI in agriculture and retail sectors, offering a blueprint for how technology can drive more efficient, sustainable, and resilient supply chains in an increasingly unpredictable global environment.