The Automation Digest

Over the next two years, AI in the food and beverage markets will move from “interesting pilots” to essential day-to-day operations.

The capacity to manage perishable inventory, route chilled deliveries and protect razor-thin margins will soon be driven by AI systems.

The question is no longer “should we use AI?” but “will our systems AI be productive and beneficial for our business?”

Harvesting Efficiency: What’s the true cost of processing a single manual order?

When you factor in staff time, data entry, and the inevitable cost of fixing human errors, the numbers add up quickly. In the UK, the average manual order is reported to cost around £3.85 to process.

Now, what if you could reduce that cost to as little as 15p?

Turbulent Times: How Digital Transformation Can Make Your Business More Resilient

From U.S trade tariffs on global exports, to supply chain volatility, to unpredictable inflation rates in the UK & Ireland, the pressure is on distributors more than ever to swiftly adapt to the ever-changing global trading climate.

As of August 2025, UK grocery price inflation is sitting at 5% and with food prices still increasing, wholesalers’ margins are getting tighter.

In this context, we’ll explore how AI integration and digital transformation can act as a safety net for your business, and their advantages in protecting profit margins and saving time.