HIT Tomato Case Study - Stefanini

Stefanini + HIT Tomato Case Study: With Artificial Intelligence, Transform Processes & Increase Efficiency By +30%

THE CLIENT

HIT Tomato is a leading company in the food sector, specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality tomato products. Operating in the national, Portuguese, and international markets, the company combines tradition and innovation in its production processes.

CONTEXT & CHALLENGES

The agri-food sector is one of the main drivers of the Portuguese economy and has been undergoing significant transformations in the face of growing pressure for sustainable practices, reduction of carbon emissions, and stricter requirements for traceability and transparency in production chains. In this context, HIT Tomato faced challenges in efficiency and traceability in production and found, in its partnership with Stefanini, a solution which demonstrated the real impact of Artificial Intelligence when applied to industrial processes.

SOLUTION

Stefanini proposed an integrated solution, based on AI and intelligent automation, to meet HIT Tomato’s specific needs. The strategy included the implementation of a MES (Manufacturing Execution System) traceability platform, which consolidated critical production data and the integration of artificial intelligence for predictive analysis and recipe optimization, reducing waste and maximizing yield. The partnership was also structured with flexible models, adapted to the company’s culture and operations, and complemented by real-time KPI dashboards, which guided decision-making with greater agility and precision.

RESULTS

  • 30% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Dramatic reduction in response time to quality investigations.
  • Gains in productivity and process reliability.
  • Strengthening trust between teams, with transparent and long-term partnership.
  • Structured path for continuous innovation based on data.

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