Food Management, in this special edition of our 5 Things series, focuses on five recent technology-related developments that are impacting the world of foodservice.
Here’s today’s list:
1. AI Improves Food Service Efficiency, But Puts Pressure On Other Areas
New technologies, from better point-of-sale systems to artificial intelligence, not only make restaurateurs’ lives easier, but also make the fundamentals of great food and service and operational excellence all the more important, says restaurant management. He said that he discussed the current situation of the person. Industry insiders met at the recent CREATE Road Show in Denver.
read more: Restaurant credibility stands out as AI creates the ‘perfect’ solution
2. Net-zero “smart” retailers built using off-the-shelf technology to show what is possible
On June 29, Danfoss, a Danish parts manufacturer, announced the opening of a new public retail ‘Smart Store’ near its headquarters in Norrborg, Denmark, designed for net-zero operations and built using off-the-shelf technology. bottom. Food retail is already available. “We wanted to show what’s possible with today’s technology in a way that will engage building owners and end-users and inspire the industry,” said Dean Groff, food retail service contract manager at Danfoss. said Dean Groff, food retail service contract manager at Danfoss, in a published refrigeration case study. “This is not a science project,” Groff added at the ATMOsphere America Summit 2023 in Washington, D.C., June 12-13. “Everything in this store is available in North America.”
read more: ATMO America: Danfoss opens new ‘smart store’ in Denmark to model possibilities
3. AI replaces part-time workers at major QSR
Several U.S. fast-food chains are increasingly adopting AI-driven systems for their drive-thru operations, according to a Bloomberg report. These chains include Wendy’s, which partnered with Google to develop his AI chatbot, as well as McDonald’s, White His Castle, Deltako, and Carl’s Jr. These restaurants have started deploying AI-powered chatbots to process orders.
read more: AI chatbot replaces part-time job at fast food restaurant
4. AI-developed restaurant concept opens in Australia
Does restaurant development still need humans? Sydney hospitality group Applejack has learned through a national competition that it has created Australia’s first AI-generated pop-up restaurant, Luminary. “We wanted entrants to experiment with artificial intelligence and see if it could produce a restaurant concept that was good enough to stand on its own, or if it needed a human touch. explains Joanna Stewart, Director of Marketing and Partnerships for Applejack.
read more: So do you want AI?Australia’s first artificial intelligence-generated restaurant is here
5. The app calculates the calorie content of food and advises portion sizes
SnapCalorie is a new app that allows you to accurately calculate the calories of food by simply taking a picture with your smartphone. In addition to using AI (of course) and other algorithms to calculate calories, it can also use your phone’s depth sensor to advise you on the correct portions.
read more: An app that uses a smartphone’s camera to calculate serving size and calories
Bonus: FM Announces 2023 Best Concept Award Winners
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