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I just read an incredible piece in The New York Times about using AI technology to tackle food waste in restaurants and supermarkets. For example, understanding consumer preferences for red over yellow onions, or predicting increased demand for bell peppers during Easter, demonstrates the power of precise data in combating this global issue. It struck a chord with me because it's exactly the innovation and mindful consumption we champion Planet Harvest. It made me think about how we all can play a part in this movement. Check out the article for some eye-opening insights into the potential of technology in making our food systems more sustainable. #SustainableEating #FoodWasteWarriors #TechForGood #PlanetHarvestMission #MindfulConsumption #ZeroWasteLifestyle #InnovationInSustainability #ReduceReuseRecycle #EcoFriendlyChoices #PurposefulConsumption

🌱 Artificial Intelligence in Combating Food Wastage! 🍽️ Did you know that nearly one-third of the food produced for consumption is wasted globally, costing the economy a staggering USD 936 billion annually? 😲 It's time to turn the tide on this alarming trend! By harnessing the power of AI, we're not just addressing food waste; we're also advancing towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 - a hunger-free world by 2030. 🌍 Here's how: 🔍 Precision Agriculture: AI analyzes data on weather patterns, crop yield, and consumer demand to optimize food production, ensuring efficient resource use. 🚛 Supply Chain Optimization: AI predicts customer demand, optimizes inventory management, and minimizes waste throughout the supply chain, reducing overproduction. 📦 Food Quality Monitoring: AI monitors food quality in real-time, preventing waste due to spoilage or improper storage. 🌐 Food Redistribution: AI identifies surplus food and connects with organizations for redistribution, ensuring food reaches those in need and reducing overall waste. 📱 Consumer Awareness: AI-powered apps offer tips on meal planning, storage, and minimizing food waste at home, empowering individuals to make sustainable choices. 🌟 Good Practices Around the Globe: Some countries are already leading the charge in combating food waste: Netherlands: Utilizing AI to optimize food distribution, reducing waste throughout the supply chain. France: Implementing laws to ban food waste in supermarkets and encourage donation of surplus food. United States: Leveraging AI to identify food surplus and facilitate redistribution to food banks and charities. 🌱 Innovative Companies Making a Difference: 🌿 Winnow Solutions: Offers AI-powered tools to help commercial kitchens measure, monitor, and reduce food waste. 🍃 Too Good To Go: Connects consumers with restaurants and grocery stores to purchase surplus food at discounted prices, reducing waste. 🌾 Apeel Sciences: Develops plant-based coatings to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, reducing spoilage and waste. Let's join hands in embracing AI-driven solutions from innovative startups and companies to create a more sustainable future, where every meal counts and no food goes to waste. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 #FoodWaste #AI #Sustainability #SDG2 #CircularEconomy 🌱

Facing the EU's challenge to halve food waste by 2030, my question is: How can the retail sector rise to this ambitious goal? With 2.5 billion tons of food wasted each year, it's clear we need a transformative approach. In Capgemini's upcoming paper, they'll explore a new pathway towards sustainability, by harnessing AI and efficient supply chain management. This isn't just about waste reduction; it's a revolution in retail sustainability. #FoodWaste #SustainableRetail #FoodSupplyChain

Curious about the latest innovations and insights in food waste and sustainability? Our latest blog post dives deep into the key takeaways from this year's 2024 ReFED Summit. 🌍 🔍 Discover: - The stark reality of US food waste: 13 million tons wasted while millions face hunger. - How retailers are balancing sustainability with ROI. - The critical role of AI in food waste management. - Innovative solutions like Afterlife’s waste-to-mushroom approach. - Why building a culture of sustainability is crucial for long-term success. Get a glimpse of the future of food waste reduction and learn about the strategies that are driving change. 💡 Read the full article now: https://hubs.li/Q02DzYGs0 #Sustainability #FoodWaste #ReFEDSummit #Innovation #AI #Retail #SustainableFuture #FoodWasteSolutions

Today is #WorldFoodDay🌏, a day to reflect on the fact that millions of people still go hungry every day. It’s a reminder that we all have a role to play, whether it’s supporting local farmers, reducing food waste, or simply making mindful food choices. Small actions can make a big difference. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like alternative proteins, clean labeling, and smart packaging, we can reduce food waste and improve access to nutritious food worldwide. Let’s work towards a future where everyone has access to healthy, sustainable food. #WorldFoodDay #ZeroHunger #Sustainability (p.s image generated by AI, please ignore the extra fingers😂)

🥙 In 2022, Dutch consumers wasted around 34 kilos of food per person per year - that’s a lot of grub! But what innovative solutions are happening in Amsterdam and beyond to tackle the food waste crisis? 👋 We caught up with Ralph de Vries, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and co-owner of Wasteless AI to find out how their AI-powered solutions are motivating shoppers to minimise food waste through discounted prices. 🌍 What’s Wasteless AI's mission? Well, it’s simple, they're helping supermarkets tackle food waste by adjusting prices on items with shorter expiration dates. With operations throughout Europe and the US, Wasteless AI is going global. 🔗 Dive into this article to find more about the challenges Wasteless AI faces and how they’ve applied to AI to food prices: https://lnkd.in/eaHfF7GU #FoodWaste #MachineLearning #SustainableShopping

The Power of AI in Reducing Food Waste

Facing the EU's challenge to halve food waste by 2030, my question is: How can the retail sector rise to this ambitious goal? With 2.5 billion tons of food wasted each year, it's clear we need a transformative approach. In Capgemini's upcoming paper, they'll explore a new pathway towards sustainability, by harnessing AI and efficient supply chain management. This isn't just about waste reduction; it's a revolution in retail sustainability. #FoodWaste #SustainableRetail #FoodSupplyChain

Some shocking statistics from this CNN article on the amount of food waste and food loss that happens around the globe. - "The world wasted 1.05 billion metric tons of food in 2022" - "13% of the world’s food is lost as it makes its journey from farm to fork" - "Food waste and food loss generate 8% to 10% of global planet-heating emissions" While a mindset shift needs to take place to tackle these problems, there is also technology that can help. Axino's AI based core temperature intelligence helps you gain insights into the health of your products. Among other benefits, this allows you to optimize the storage and increase the shelf life of your food. Axino’s system is: - Based on the core temperature of your products, not the air around them - Product specific, because meat and dairy do not behave the same - Probe free, meaning no products need to be discarded Imagine if your cooler went offline for 4 hours. Using a traditional air temperature based system, you may be inclined to throw away the contents of the cooler (as air temperature increases much faster than core temperature). However, with Axino’s core temperature system you can be confident in the health of your products. If you want to learn more about Axino’s world only method for calculating product specific core temperature in real time without probing, reach out to me or visit us at https://axino.ai/ #axino #ai #foodwaste #foodloss #sustainability #climateaction Article: https://lnkd.in/ePghkdE7

Facing the EU's challenge to halve food waste by 2030, my question is: How can the retail sector rise to this ambitious goal? With 2.5 billion tons of food wasted each year, it's clear we need a transformative approach. In Capgemini's upcoming paper, they'll explore a new pathway towards sustainability, by harnessing AI and efficient supply chain management. This isn't just about waste reduction; it's a revolution in retail sustainability. #FoodWaste #SustainableRetail #FoodSupplyChain