Bizerba and Edgify Announce Innovative Collaboration to Transform the Retail Experience

Bizerba is known for its unique blend of heritage, precision engineering from Germany, cutting-edge technology, and top-tier components, which have earned it an impressive reputation in the field of Food Processing and Retail Systems equipment. Operating as a global enterprise, Bizerba's products are available in over 150 countries. In contrast, Edgify is a pioneer in AI technology, specializing in innovative edge AI solutions that are redefining the landscape of retail operations. Together, they are committed to enhancing the shopping experience by streamlining customer flow at self-service scales for greater efficiency and enjoyment.

The core objective of this collaboration is to seamlessly integrate Bizerba's top-tier scales with Edgify's innovative product recognition and loss prevention software. The shared vision is to enhance customer experiences in grocery stores and eliminate the need for barcodes. Retailers can also expect reduced shrink and improved operational efficiency as key outcomes of this partnership.

Richard F. Webber, Director of Information Technology at Indiana Grocery Group, LLC, remarks:

"The collaboration between Bizerba scales and Edgify AI has proven to be a resounding success at Strack & Van Til. Integrating Edgify's technology into our scales has yielded immediate benefits, streamlining the checkout process and ensuring item accuracy for our customers and internal shoppers." 

Leading grocery retailers have embraced this collaboration, noting the efficiency and operational improvements. Steinar Kristjánsson, Chief Information Officer, Bonus, says:

"The collaboration between Edgify and Bizerba has revolutionized the retail experience. Our innovative Scan and Go solution, powered by AI scale technology, allows customers to scan items as they shop, enhancing their shopping journey." 

Edgify's pioneering technology runs natively on Bizerba's MC500 Pro and K3 scale systems, optimizing the produce, bulk, and prepared foods departments. Rob Weisz, Vice President of Retail Americas at Bizerba, notes:

"We have found the perfect balance of function and ease of implementation, allowing retailers to reduce friction and shrink." 

Ofri Ben Pora, CEO of Edgify, expresses:

"As we join forces with Bizerba, we are setting a new standard in the retail sector, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with edge AI technology. This partnership is a game-changer for retailers and consumers alike, offering unprecedented levels of accuracy, efficiency, and user experience. Here's to more invisible innovation that makes a visible difference — and to the countless seamless shopping experiences that lie ahead." 

This collaboration is not only a testament to Bizerba's and Edgify's commitment to retail innovation but also a leap forward in creating a smarter, more efficient, and enjoyable shopping experience that meets the demands of the digital age. 

For more information about this collaboration and the transformative solutions it offers, please visit www.bizerba.com and www.edgify.ai.

About Edgify

Edgify is a pioneering deep-tech company that has developed the world's first distributed, collaborative AI training platform. Their revolutionary approach to decentralized deep learning empowers devices to train and infer directly at the data source, eliminating the need for cloud data transfers. This innovation not only boosts processing speed and reduces latency but also prioritizes data privacy and security. Edgify's vision is to transform everyday interactions into smart, efficient, and delightful experiences, from grocery retail to autonomous vehicles, making devices capable of smarter, faster, and more secure decisions.

About Bizerba

Bizerba offers its customers in industry, trade, and logistics a globally unique solutions portfolio of hardware and software around the central value "weight". This portfolio includes products and solutions related to slicing, processing, weighing, cashing, checking, commissioning and labeling. A wide range of services from consulting and service, labels and consumables to leasing complete the portfolio.

Since 1866 Bizerba has made a significant contribution to the developments in the area of weighing technology and today is represented in 120 countries. The customer base includes globally operating companies in trade and industry as well as retailers, bakeries and butcheries. With around 4.500 employees worldwide and with its headquarters in Balingen, Baden Wuerttemberg, Bizerba has been in the same family for five generations. Additional production facilities are located in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain, China and USA. Bizerba also has a global network of sales and service locations.