Silo's Strategy Heading into 2026

Tuesday, Jan. 13th, 2026 

Since acquiring Pet Tiger in 2025, Silo has been focused on delivering and developing solutions for labor challenges and field-cost tracking for growers and packer-shippers. With 2026 on the horizon, there are significant opportunities ahead. 

Amy Gates, Chief Executive Officer, shares her perspective: 

"2026 is a defining moment for agriculture. Rising costs, tightening margins, labor pressures, and new compliance requirements are pushing operators to rethink how they use data and technology. Our mission is to give the industry a modern, cloud-based platform that provides real-time visibility, automation, and AI-driven insights to make the best business decisions—and eliminate unnecessary costs from operations." 

Focus on AI 

One key area of focus will be utilizing AI capabilities to help operators in a variety of ways, such as identifying margin opportunities earlier and automating reporting and traceability documentation. 

"We're building AI intentionally—making it accessible and affordable so companies of every size can benefit, not just the largest operations. AI isn't a buzzword for us; it's a practical tool designed to reduce cost, strengthen decisions, and simplify operations," Amy emphasizes. 

Delivering a Unified Cloud Platform 

Another major priority is delivering a fully unified, cloud-based ERP and labor platform. 

"Our highest operational priority is to transition Pet Tiger fully into the cloud and deliver a single, seamless platform that connects labor, operations, finance, and production," Amy explains. "A cloud-native environment provides real-time labor, production, and costing visibility, lowers IT and infrastructure costs, and delivers stronger data security. Cloud accessibility ensures operators always have the data they need to make fast, informed decisions — from anywhere." 

Building Tools for True Cost Understanding 

By building advanced tools for growers and packer/shippers, Silo aims to help operators understand true cost and manage complex workflows such as labor management. 

"Labor can make or break profitability," Amy says, "so we will be expanding Pet Tiger's capabilities across more crop types and labor models, additional states and regulatory environments, and compliance-driven workflows for piece-rate and incentive pay. The goal is simple: help operators manage labor costs accurately, efficiently, and with full visibility." 

Strengthening Traceability and Compliance 

Silo is also strengthening traceability, EDI, and FSMA 204(b) compliance. 

"Compliance is expensive when managed manually and risky when handled incorrectly. That's why Silo is expanding traceability and lot-linking capabilities from field to distribution and starting FSMA 204(b)-aligned workflows to capture KDEs and event data. These investments protect operators while reducing compliance burden and cost," Amy notes. 

Commitment to Partnership 

More than anything, Silo sees 2026 as an opportunity to deepen its role as a trusted operational partner. 

"As economic pressure intensifies, Silo's mission is clear: Empower agricultural businesses with the tools, visibility, and partnership needed to run stronger, smarter, and more profitably—no matter what the market brings," Amy concludes. 

Silo continues to blend clear data and hands-on industry experience as it moves into the new year.