Reducing Food Waste: AI and Digital Innovations

Artificial intelligence and other digital innovations are helping food retailers improve their data processes and workforce efficiency to reduce food waste. Flash Food, a digital marketplace, connects consumers to heavily discounted food that is nearing its best before date. Flash Food has become a lifeline for some customers, providing them with affordable and healthy options. It has already saved shoppers over $200 million by offering discounts of up to 50%. Flash Food is expanding its model by partnering with third-party delivery companies to set up storefronts in distribution centers, offering same-day delivery of discounted food.