Walmart & Avery Dennison partner on RFID fresh food breakthrough — Supermarket News

Walmart and Avery Dennison have developed a new RFID sensor that functions reliably in refrigerated or high-moisture grocery environments.

Key Takeaways

  • Enhanced tracking in fresh food: The new RFID labels work in cold, moist areas, allowing Walmart to extend item-level inventory tracking into meat, bakery, and deli departments.

  • Reduced food waste: Digital use-by data enables smarter product rotation and markdowns, helping reduce expired or unsold items.

  • Sustainability alignment: The initiative supports Walmart’s commitment to reduce global food loss and waste intensity by 50% within the decade.

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