Artificial intelligence (AI) is now rapidly gaining importance in the food industry as well. The Swiss start-up Hoshii AG has developed a globally unique AI Workspace Platform (AWP) for wholesalers that automates manual data transfers and integrates AI functions into ERP systems. Orders, inquiries, and other data are transferred from the inbox to the ERP system within seconds. “Wholesalers thus save up to six hours per employee per week, reduce errors by 84 percent, and increase the average shopping cart size by 15 percent,” reports Jiir Awdir, CEO of Hoshii AG. After starting out in Switzerland and Germany, the young company is now expanding into the United Kingdom. The start-up has also already acquired its first customers in Italy and the United States. “We support users throughout the entire food industry, from regionally operating wholesalers to large corporations such as Metro AG,” says Awdir.

The Fruit Trade Industry: A Lucrative Market Segment

The fruit trade industry is a rapidly growing market segment that offers immense opportunities for investment and growth. With the increasing demand for fresh and healthy food, the demand for fruits is on the rise.

Wholesale industry struggles with labor shortage and turns to automation and AI to address the issue.

He uses a combination of machine learning algorithms and natural language processing techniques to analyze and categorize data. His system can process 10,000 documents per hour.

The Labor Shortage in the Wholesale Industry

The wholesale industry is facing a significant labor shortage, with 10.8 million people employed in the sector across the EU. This shortage is affecting various aspects of the industry, from supply chain management to logistics and distribution. The labor shortage is attributed to several factors, including:

• Aging workforce: Many workers in the wholesale industry are nearing retirement age, leading to a lack of skilled and experienced personnel. Low wages: The industry’s low wages and lack of benefits make it an unattractive option for many young people. Limited job opportunities: The wholesale industry is characterized by a high level of competition, making it challenging for new entrants to secure jobs. ## Automation and AI in the Wholesale Industry

Automation and AI in the Wholesale Industry

To address the labor shortage, the wholesale industry is increasingly relying on automation and artificial intelligence (AI). One example is Adam, who uses machine learning algorithms and natural language processing techniques to automate the processing of unstructured data.