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Völur Partners with Microsoft as a Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and Joins Azure Marketplace

Völur, a global software company that develops cutting-edge technology to optimize the meat industry, today announced it became a Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV) to make the meat industry more optimized and sustainable with data and AI. Völur’s solution is now listed on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, the global ecosystem of trusted applications and services built on the Azure cloud platform. With Völur’s solution available in the Azure Marketplace, meat producers can take advantage of AI software to maximize carcass value and ensure optimal use of each animal.

Technologies that are really disrupting the meat industry

There is a stereotype that the meat industry has been slower in adopting new technologies than other industries, such as finance, media, or technology sectors. However, with the increasing demand for more sustainable and efficient meat production, how is the meat industry embracing technology to streamline operations and improve the bottom line?

Delivering the Perfect Cut Every Time. With AI.

Carcass value optimization is a critical process in the meat processing industry. Derek Vote, Head of Völur US, shares his thoughts on how AI and tech solutions can enable meat producers to optimize carcass value, improve quality and consistency, and enhance sustainability. 

Rebecca Wiborg Seyfarth, VP Machine Learning at Völur, named one of Norway’s top 50 women in tech for 2023

Abelia and ODA have named Völur’s Rebecca Wiborg Seyfarth one of Norway’s 50 leading women in tech for 2023. The honor is given to women who excel in understanding technology and have significantly contributed to diversity and inclusion in technology.

Making the Cut: How Technology Will Sharpen Profitability in Meat Processing

Cutting decisions can significantly affect the profitability of meat processing plants, as numerous options are available for dividing and packaging each carcass. This is how AI and technology can help the meat industry increase profitability.

JBS USA to implement Völur's AI solution to maximize carcass value and ensure optimal use of each animal

After successfully completing a proof-of-concept (POC) agreement with promising results, JBS USA has decided to implement Völur's solution to demonstrate value creation (POV). The objective is to showcase that Völur can provide a more profitable plan that optimizes the balance between supply and demand.

It’s time the meat industry steps up its digitalization game

2023 is here. Our CEO, Robert Ekrem, shares his thoughts on how the meat industry can step up its digitalization game, taking the challenges it's facing.

Völur’s CEO and Co-Founder, Robert Ekrem, has been selected as one of Kapital's "Top 40 under 40"

For the fifth year in a row, Kapital has selected 40 of the most exciting talents in Norwegian business under the age of 40. Robert Ekrem, Völur’s CEO and Co-Founder is one of them.

Americans are investing in Norwegian tech that is going to enable more optimal use of each animal

With fresh capital in the books, Völur will make the meat industry more efficient worldwide.

Völur recognized as Startup Partner of the Year 2021 finalist by Microsoft Norway

We are proud to announce that Völur has been recognized as Startup Partner of the Year 2021 finalist by Microsoft Norway.

Uses artificial intelligence to optimize the meat industry

Oslo, Norway, 20.05.21 — The Norwegian technology company Völur has launched a system for optimizing cutting and processing in the meat industry, which ensures optimal use of each individual animal.

Delivers software to the meat industry: Raises 10 million

With a capital raise of 10 million, Völur brings artificial intelligence to the meat industry.

Our CEO, Robert Ekrem, is key note speaker at the AI+ conference

Providing more information on how we apply AI for meat industry optimization

Völur receives additional support from Microsoft

Confirms that they have faith in us and the technology we develop

Völur received 1.4 million from Innovation Norway

At the stage Völur is at, the grant from Innovation Norway is extremely important. This facilitates that we can build the company further and create value for customers