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Waitbusters: Tranforming the Dining Experience With AI Magic
In an era where voice-activated virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa have transformed how we interact with technology, Waitbusters unveils how they have integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the culinary landscape with their online ordering software.
Precision Inventory Management Say goodbye to the days of excessive perishable inventory leading to unnecessary waste. For example, with the precision of AI, Waitbusters software can expertly pair wine with cheese to manage inventory. The result eliminates waste and maximizes savings.
Upselling Elevated by AI Imagine this scenario: you’re placing an order for your favorite...
New Data from Divert, Inc. Shows 20% Increase in Grocery Store Wasted Food During the Summer Months
The Summer Solstice - Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™, today announced new data showing that wasted food from grocery stores increases by an average of nearly 20% during the summer months compared to the winter months.
“Summer marks peak growing season across the U.S. While this is a time to celebrate an abundance of fresh produce and gather with our family and friends, our data indicates that the summer is also a period...
Leanpath Integrates with CBORD to Deliver More Precise and Actionable Food Waste Data
Leanpath, the global leader in food waste prevention, is excited to announce a new partnership with menu management system provider CBORD. The system integration will allow commercial operators to migrate menus and food prices directly from CBORD to Leanpath.
Leanpath's in-kitchen food waste tracking solutions allow foodservice kitchens to capture a complete picture of what foods they are wasting and why. Analytics, reporting and automated prevention tools allow kitchens to stop that waste from reoccurring.
CBORD customers now have the ability for their daily menus to...
Flashfood Releases First Impact Report: The State of Food Waste
Flashfood debuted its first annual Impact Report: The State of Food Waste at the ReFED 2023 Food Waste Solutions Summit.
Flashfood’s new report assesses the role of food waste in the current climate crisis and how reducing retail food waste could help the climate along with easing food insecurity.
Consumer perception is also a key focus in the report. It not only looks at the impact of food waste of the climate, but the “consumer appetite for Flashfood...
Food Waste: Trends and Opportunities for Reduction
During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about food waste have intensified. According to Packaged Facts’ new report Food Waste & Upcycling: Trends & Opportunities in Sustainability, 63% of consumers responding to a proprietary survey report being very or somewhat concerned about how much food gets wasted within their home.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many products have experienced price increases due to a combination of factors such as high demand, supply issues, and rising labor costs. Packaged Facts’ November 2022...
Kroger Joins White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
The Kroger Co., America's largest grocery retailer, outlined new efforts in its quest to fight hunger and create healthier communities during the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health convened by President Joe Biden.
Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen participated in the Conference aimed at ending hunger and increasing healthy eating and physical activity among Americans.
"We are proud to join the White House and dozens of public, private and non-profit organizations who share our longstanding commitments to end hunger, eliminate food waste, and improve health and nutrition for..."
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