Walmart and Avery Dennison have partnered to introduce RFID technology across fresh food categories including meat, bakery, and deli — a breakthrough designed to enhance inventory accuracy and reduce food waste through a first-of-its-kind sensor innovation.
This collaboration tackles one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: applying RFID effectively in high-moisture, cold environments, such as meat cases. Through joint development and testing, Walmart and Avery Dennison have created sensor-enabled RFID labels that perform reliably in these demanding conditions. The new system allows associates to track inventory faster, more accurately, and with real-time freshness insights.
    
