The International Foodservice Distribution Association (IFDA) launched Knowelle, an AI agent designed to provided instant access to the association's comprehensive research and insights portfolio, events, programs and membership.
"Leveraging IFDA's proprietary research portfolio, Knowelle becomes a one-stop-shop for foodservice distributors to quickly find industry-specific information," says Mark S. Allen, president and CEO of IFDA. "Our goal in developing Knowelle is to improve access to valuable IFDA insights, including our industry-leading benchmarking survey data, which will support IFDA members as they make key business decisions."
Key takeaways:
· Knowelle serves as an intelligent knowledge companion that helps foodservice distributors quickly find industry-specific information. The AI agent draws from IFDA's extensive research library, thought leadership publications, white papers, podcast episodes, and information about IFDA events, programs, and membership.
· After answering three initial questions, users are prompted to log in with their IFDA member credentials for continued access.
· Unlike general AI tools, Knowelle is not connected to the internet at large, ensuring responses are based solely on trusted IFDA sources.
· It provides summarized information from IFDA sources to help members make informed business decisions quickly.
