<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Metafoodx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metafoodx]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:48:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.metafoodx.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[7 Metrics Every Executive Chef Should Track (But Most Kitchens Don't)]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 kitchen metrics every executive chef should track to reduce overproduction, improve production planning, and better match food production to demand.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/7-metrics-every-executive-chef-should-track-but-most-kitchens-don-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a849f526f644c8dfb48e689</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:16:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_0ec052f4485b41da9132a02fe3883e4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chartwells' New Research Shows Sustainability Is Now a Student Expectation. Can Campus Dining Measure It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/chartwells-new-research-shows-sustainability-is-now-a-student-expectation-can-campus-dining-measur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84873cc3f728e21a299377</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:25:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_c8329f6d27f44f5bad4f1e64d97b90bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Every Commercial Kitchen Should Conduct a Daily Production Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 foodservice operations...]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/why-every-commercial-kitchen-should-conduct-a-daily-production-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f58f362cc0da001db93c4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:14:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_d1f8b583f0a94730ad2e6de4684f196b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ReFED’s New Report Shows Why Smarter Kitchens Are the Next Step in Food Waste Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/refed-s-new-report-shows-why-smarter-kitchens-are-the-next-step-in-food-waste-prevention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a763a2a2dc76a37da3ee987</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_e1fe7fb5f44749d19bf639101b3f0459~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_924,h_796,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Waste Prevention Week Webinar: Leveraging Technology to Prevent Food Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join a Food Waste Prevention Week webinar featuring Fengmin Gong (Metafoodx), Jenna Deane (GeoGardenClub), and Victoire Cleren (Share My Meals).]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/food-waste-prevention-week-webinar-leveraging-technology-to-prevent-food-waste</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74bb192dc76a37da3b36a4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:51:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_e0ba84e7110342e0959a612a33ed1389~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_730,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the AI Hype: How Computer Vision Is Delivering Real Results for Restaurant Operators]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/beyond-the-ai-hype-how-computer-vision-is-delivering-real-results-for-restaurant-operators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a73b45e83bd56b51ff20fa9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:09:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_ea2596fe75c5497db32d4d5b12bc8094~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways Metafoodx Can Help Your Foodservice Operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 Food Waste and...]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/5-ways-metafoodx-can-help-your-foodservice-operation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a73b195421979b2d96bde66</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_4428a694f54c4fa594e817febcb89820~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Reduce Overproduction in Kitchens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to reduce overproduction in kitchens with better forecasting, real-time tracking, tighter prep controls, and data-driven menu decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/how-to-reduce-overproduction-in-kitchens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a723b9454ef9951451f68e6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:21:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_b8d1d94d5ff14da2ac12ed5d4a251431~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using NetMenu Powered by Illumia? Here's How Metafoodx Can Help You Reduce Food Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/using-netmenu-powered-by-illumia-here-s-how-metafoodx-can-help-you-reduce-food-waste</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a72357f2df0f1eeb2f39e0c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:56:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_d68ab3b7d36c4c7cb92746e59985ddc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_587,h_362,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Reduce Overproduction in Commercial Kitchens: 4 Strategies That Actually Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn four proven strategies to reduce overproduction in commercial kitchens, improve forecasting, lower food waste, and make smarter production decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/how-to-reduce-overproduction-in-commercial-kitchens-4-strategies-that-actually-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a724b564c43b9b2d4c90a56</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:33:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_194b9475f8b14ce8ae261f6b1599f79e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Humanitarian Day: How Commercial Kitchens Can Make Every Meal Count]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, discover how commercial kitchens can make every meal count by reducing overproduction and improving forecasting.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/world-humanitarian-day-how-commercial-kitchens-can-make-every-meal-count</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7251d72b9f850aae007358</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_a902a7f6c2694ea0b0cb85883dde2682~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metafoodx Featured in Total Food Service for AI-Powered Kitchen Intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metafoodx has been featured in Total Food Service with the article, "The Missing Data in Foodservice: Why AI Kitchens Need More Than Estimates." ]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/metafoodx-featured-in-total-food-service-for-ai-powered-kitchen-intelligence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b70042aa0dd3fa15edd96</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:39:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_7816044561d24edf8ed4c69d2eccf91b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metafoodx Joins the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Enterprises, the Stanford Prevention Research Center, and The Culinary Institute of America, MCURC connects higher education dining leaders with researchers and industry partners to develop practical]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/metafoodx-joins-the-menus-of-change-university-research-collaborative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b6a58cedecef173aba4ed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:16:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_284aa110017b4892878db51c1e304a5f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_560,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metafoodx to Exhibit at the NACAS C3X Annual Conference 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metafoodx is excited to announce that we will be attending the NACAS C3X Annual Conference, taking place September 26-30, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/metafoodx-to-exhibit-at-the-nacas-c3x-annual-conference-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a7461328f65b1065804c1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:49:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_03c7899981474851bcf2243392305581~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_841,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Can Universities Reduce Waste and Optimize Food Costs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Every semester,...]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/how-can-universities-reduce-waste-and-optimize-food-costs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a72fe2ea6b03c80faf34b97</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/039734_7ceeb681f6ce4698b0a2001631e93f72~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_688,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metafoodx Partners with Food Waste Prevention Week 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 highlighting how...]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/metafoodx-partners-with-food-waste-prevention-week-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a69079a2d76e381b882541d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:57:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_47bdd587f85f438bb7e8731de797935e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metafoodx to Exhibit at AHF 2026 in Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/metafoodx-to-exhibit-at-ahf-2026-in-atlanta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a679909d1a59ce0fe29444b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:02:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_c6218f59fbc446049e5f343aa3c57d18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_595,h_336,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metafoodx Named Finalist for 2026 Global Sustainability Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metafoodx has been named a finalist for the 2026 Global Sustainability Awards in the Tech &#38; AI Award category by Sustainability Magazine. ]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/metafoodx-named-finalist-for-2026-global-sustainability-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ff4d2a31281306f0c12bb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:39:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_fa6c7453f3e747e5b66bc848c49c63e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metafoodx Becomes an Official EPA Feed It Onward Partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/metafoodx-becomes-an-official-epa-feed-it-onward-partner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5fe68b63357ddf4dcd06df</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:38:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bda92_071b24bc760e4eb88644aab80ac665d1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does AI Improve Buffet Food Production Planning?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.metafoodx.com/post/how-does-ai-improve-buffet-food-production-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f11e5bd30a9e3e57cc7ee</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:35:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/039734_29879ad981af4ff48eade1c4c7331f7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Metafoodx</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>