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The Star
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
How AI is helping to curb food waste
According to the UN, food waste amounted to 1.05 billion tonnes worldwide in 2022. — AFP Relaxnews Could artificial intelligence help us throw away less food? Every year, over a billion tonnes of food end up in the trash – a colossal waste, which some are trying to curb thanks to the power of AI. This Earth Day, let's take a look at three initiatives that use this technology to achieve the simple goal of curbing food waste. Dynamic pricing adjusts as the expiry date approaches In Tel Aviv, a startup has developed a system of dynamic price labels that adjust as the food's expiry date approaches. It's then up to the consumer to make a conscious choice, preferring to spend less and/or choose a given product to help reduce waste. Logically, it's often the less successful products that benefit from this kind of price adjustment. According to Wasteless, this technology could reduce food waste by at least 40%. To achieve this, the company uses artificial intelligence, which, based on a sum of data, can determine how to adjust prices according to stock levels, the nature of the product and the expiry date. Making smart use of the contents of your fridge What refrigerator contains no leftovers? There might always seem to be some leftover pasta lying around, or some zucchinis and peppers for that soup you never got around to making. Packed in airtight boxes, or worse, shoved into the bottom of the appliance, things can quickly get forgotten or overlooked. That's why Hellmann's has launched the Meal Reveal app. Powered by Google Cloud's artificial intelligence technology, the app recognizes all the contents of a fridge when scanned by your smartphone camera. Recipes are then generated to encourage consumers to use up what they've got and reduce food waste. The app is free and can be launched directly via a QR Code on the Unilever-owned brand's website. Offering retailers a fresh approach to sourcing Consumers are often entrusted with the responsibility of limiting food waste by better adapting their purchases and planning their meals. But responsibility also lies with industry, in this case retailers. That's why a Berlin-based start-up called FreshFlow has developed software that provides precise information on how to restock shelves with perishable foodstuffs, particularly fruit and vegetables. These goods are a particular source of food waste, due to their short shelf-life, but also because of the need to keep shelves stocked with enough produce to tempt consumers with fresh, appetizing-looking food. This new system is powered by artificial intelligence, which determines which varieties of food to add to the shelves and which orders to place. According to FreshFlow, €50bil (RM250.98bil) worth of fresh produce is thrown away by retailers in Europe every year due to poor stock management. – AFP Relaxnews
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Whirlpool Brand to Tackle Real-Life Family Challenges at KBIS 2025
Whirlpool will unveil its latest innovations that help simplify everyday tasks and streamline day-to-day responsibilities BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Join Whirlpool brand this year at the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) as it demonstrates how real-life family challenges inspire the design and technology behind its appliances through creative installations and interactive exhibits. This year's booth will also unveil its latest innovations, including fresh laundry technology, smart cooking with almost effortless cleaning and helpful storage solutions. "Whirlpool appliances aren't just made to help care for families every day, they're made by people who care for their families every single day," said Brianne Lemmen, Kitchen Brand Manager at Whirlpool. "Our goal in 2025 and beyond is to create products that help keep families on track, whatever life throws their way, and our booth at KBIS will showcase just that." The Whirlpool brand space in the Whirlpool Corporation booth (#W1801) will invite visitors to experience how the brand improves life at home for its customers, with interactive displays including: The Hallway of Mishaps From burnt breakfast-for-dinners to forgotten sweaters stinking up the washer, life at home drives how Whirlpool® engineers shape appliances. In the Hallway of Mishaps, guests enter a larger-than-life installation of museum-style exhibits showcasing everyday mishaps. Guests can interact with the displays and hear from engineers explaining the pain points that resulted in innovative appliance solutions. A Gallery of Care Following the Hall of Mishaps, guests will then enter an open gallery where they can interact with engineer-led videos to guide them through the newest in its appliance lineup and demonstrate the features that improve life at home. Whirlpool brand's latest innovations to be spotlighted at KBIS 2025 include: Whirlpool® Smart Front Load ENERGY STAR® Washer with the FreshFlow™ Vent System: This extra large capacity front load washer has a trio of freshness features with the FreshFlow™ Vent System. It is the first fan-powered system with antimicrobial protection designed to help keep clothes and the washer fresh. Whirlpool® Smart Front Load ENERGY STAR® Gas Dryer with Steam Capabilities: Release wrinkles without rewashing using the Steam Refresh Cycle in this front load gas dryer. It has smart features like AI sensors that automatically adjust dry time, and remote control with the Whirlpool® App.1 Whirlpool® 30-inch Smart Electric Smart Range: Get the ultimate in Air Cooking Technology and bring fresh options to family dinner with this 30-inch, High Speed Preheat 5.3 cu. ft. electric range. Clean with just water, not harsh cleaners, with WipeClean™ coating, the easiest-to-clean electric cooktop coating.2 Whirlpool® 36-inch Wide Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator: This refrigerator has purposefully designed spaces for the items you use most. For more information about the brand's presence at KBIS and events at the show, visit: For additional details about Whirlpool Corporation, its portfolio of brands, and other offerings for building industry professionals, visit About Whirlpool BrandFor more than one hundred years, Whirlpool brand has been inspired by how people care for their families. Whirlpool brand is designing home appliances that are focused on improving how families give and get the care they need with the latest technologies and innovations – whether that means flexible refrigerator storage for all types of family needs, induction technology for efficient cooking and easier cleaning, or laundry pairs that sense and adapt to clothes with the latest in connected technologies. Whirlpool brand is part of Whirlpool Corporation, a leading appliance manufacturer committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. About Whirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool®, KitchenAid®, Maytag®, Consul®, Brastemp®, Amana®, Bauknecht®, JennAir®, Indesit® and InSinkErator®. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at 1 Features subject to change. WiFi & App Required. Details & privacy info at Appliance must be set to remote enable.2 When compared with cooktop with the same heating technology and similar wattages. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation Sign in to access your portfolio
