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7 Metrics Every Executive Chef Should Track (But Most Kitchens Don't)
7 kitchen metrics every executive chef should track to reduce overproduction, improve production planning, and better match food production to demand.
Metafoodx
5 hours ago3 min read
Chartwells' New Research Shows Sustainability Is Now a Student Expectation. Can Campus Dining Measure It?
Chartwells Higher Education found that 80% of Gen Z students say sustainability influences their purchasing decisions. Learn how better kitchen data helps universities reduce food waste, improve forecasting, and support campus sustainability goals.
Metafoodx
7 hours ago4 min read
Why Every Commercial Kitchen Should Conduct a Daily Production Review
A production review is one of the simplest ways to improve foodservice operations, yet many commercial kitchens skip it. After breakfast, lunch, or dinner service, most teams move directly into preparing for the next meal period. Taking just a few minutes to review what happened during service can help reduce overproduction, improve forecasting, optimize menus, and lower food costs over time. According to ReFED, nearly 70% of surplus food generated by restaurants and foodserv
Metafoodx
4 days ago4 min read
ReFED’s New Report Shows Why Smarter Kitchens Are the Next Step in Food Waste Prevention
ReFED’s new report shows how foodservice operators are using smarter waste tracking and forecasting to cut food waste by up to 53% and why Metafoodx sees prevention as the next step.
Metafoodx
Aug 73 min read
Food Waste Prevention Week Webinar: Leveraging Technology to Prevent Food Waste
Join a Food Waste Prevention Week webinar featuring Fengmin Gong (Metafoodx), Jenna Deane (GeoGardenClub), and Victoire Cleren (Share My Meals).
Metafoodx
Aug 62 min read
Beyond the AI Hype: How Computer Vision Is Delivering Real Results for Restaurant Operators
According to Fengmin Gong, CEO and Co-founder of Metafoodx, the answer lies not in futuristic promises, but in practical applications that solve everyday operational challenges.
Metafoodx
Aug 53 min read
5 Ways Metafoodx Can Help Your Foodservice Operation
Technology is changing the way foodservice operators manage their operations. The biggest opportunity isn't replacing people. It's giving teams better visibility into what happens to food after it's prepared. Metafoodx uses computer vision to help operators reduce food waste, improve food safety, automate compliance, and gain real-time visibility across buffet, catering, and kitchen operations. Here are five ways Metafoodx helps operators improve daily operations. 1. Reduce F
Metafoodx
Aug 52 min read
How to Reduce Overproduction in Kitchens
Learn how to reduce overproduction in kitchens with better forecasting, real-time tracking, tighter prep controls, and data-driven menu decisions.
Metafoodx
Aug 56 min read
Using NetMenu Powered by Illumia? Here's How Metafoodx Can Help You Reduce Food Waste
If your organization uses NetMenu powered by Illumina to manage foodservice operations, adding Metafoodx can help you take the next step toward reducing food waste while improving production planning and operational efficiency.
Metafoodx
Aug 42 min read
How to Reduce Overproduction in Commercial Kitchens: 4 Strategies That Actually Work
Learn four proven strategies to reduce overproduction in commercial kitchens, improve forecasting, lower food waste, and make smarter production decisions.
Metafoodx
Aug 23 min read
World Humanitarian Day: How Commercial Kitchens Can Make Every Meal Count
Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, discover how commercial kitchens can make every meal count by reducing overproduction and improving forecasting.
Metafoodx
Aug 13 min read
Metafoodx Featured in Total Food Service for AI-Powered Kitchen Intelligence
Metafoodx has been featured in Total Food Service with the article, "The Missing Data in Foodservice: Why AI Kitchens Need More Than Estimates."
Metafoodx
Jul 301 min read
Metafoodx Joins the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative
Metafoodx is proud to join the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), a global network of colleges, universities, researchers, and foodservice organizations working together to advance healthier, more sustainable campus dining.
Founded by Stanford University Residential Dining & Enterprises, the Stanford Prevention Research Center, and The Culinary Institute of America, MCURC connects higher education dining leaders with researchers and industry partners
Metafoodx
Jul 301 min read
Metafoodx to Exhibit at the NACAS C3X Annual Conference 2026
Metafoodx is excited to announce that we will be attending the NACAS C3X Annual Conference, taking place September 26-30, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.
Metafoodx
Jul 291 min read
How Can Universities Reduce Waste and Optimize Food Costs?
Key Takeaways Food waste in university dining halls falls into three categories—ingredient waste, overproduction, and plate waste—and each needs a different fix. Trayless dining, taste-testing stations, and visual waste displays are low-cost, high-impact front-of-house strategies. AI-powered plate scanning gives dining directors real-time data, which manual tracking simply can't match. A structured 90-day plan turns awareness into measurable savings on food purchasing costs.
Metafoodx
Jul 295 min read
Metafoodx Partners with Food Waste Prevention Week 2026
Metafoodx is proud to be an official partner of Food Waste Prevention Week 2026, taking place September 28–October 4. This year's theme, Food Heroes in Your Neighborhood, celebrates the people and organizations working every day to reduce food waste and strengthen their communities. Official Food Waste Prevention Week Webinar As part of this year's programming, Metafoodx will host an official Food Waste Prevention Week webinar alongside GeoGardenClub and Share My Meals highli
Metafoodx
Jul 282 min read
Metafoodx to Exhibit at AHF 2026 in Atlanta
Metafoodx is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Association of Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) 2026 Annual Conference, taking place August 20–22 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Metafoodx
Jul 271 min read
Metafoodx Named Finalist for 2026 Global Sustainability Awards
Metafoodx has been named a finalist for the 2026 Global Sustainability Awards in the Tech & AI Award category by Sustainability Magazine.
Metafoodx
Jul 231 min read
Metafoodx Becomes an Official EPA Feed It Onward Partner
Metafoodx is proud to announce that we are now an official partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Feed It Onward initiative.
Metafoodx
Jul 222 min read
How Does AI Improve Buffet Food Production Planning?
AI is transforming buffet food production planning by replacing guesswork with accurate demand forecasting. By analyzing sales history, weather, seasonality, and local events, AI helps kitchens optimize batch cooking, reduce overproduction, minimize food waste, and improve inventory management. With real-time insights and automated waste tracking, commercial kitchens can serve fresher food, lower operating costs, and make smarter, data-driven production decisions.
Metafoodx
Jul 205 min read
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