White Papers

In my earlier career leading cybersecurity teams, I dealt with one universal truth: problems are cheaper to fix the earlier you catch them. That’s why in cybersecurity, we adopt what’s known as a “shift left” strategy—embedding security earlier in the software development lifecycle rather than bolting it on at the end.   It’s not just a buzzword—it’s a proven approach. In security, if you only test for vulnerabilities right before launch, you’re too late. The cost of a breach

Institutional kitchens face a persistent and underestimated challenge: maintaining food at appropriate temperatures throughout preparation, service, and post-service holding. Traditional tools often fall short, leading to inconsistent quality, operational inefficiencies, and potential safety issues. MetafoodX addresses this challenge with a comprehensive AI-powered solution that monitors food temperature in real time, forecasts risk before thresholds are crossed, and provides

In the evolving world of food service technology, precision and context are everything. In a sector dominated by unpackaged, cooked food items, conventional 2D computer vision struggles to capture the full complexity of what’s being served, consumed, and wasted. This white paper presents a bold and necessary shift: the adoption of 3D computer vision as the foundational technology for tracking food production, consumption, and waste. We explore the technical foundations, the o

Every day, 25,000 people — including more than 10,000 children — die from hunger and related causes. And yet, on that very same day, nearly one-third of the U.S. food supply is thrown away.   These are not just statistics, they’re a gut punch. When we first uncovered these numbers, they lodged in our minds and refused to let go. They kept us up at night, tugging at our conscience and pushing us to ask a simple but urgent question: why?   That relentless discomfort became ou

Why Watching the Trash Can Won’t Solve Your Food Waste Problem Tracking what ends up in the trash can is a meaningful first step — it shows your team is paying attention. But to truly reduce food waste, improve efficiency, and meet sustainability goals, that last step in the process isn’t enough on its own. Food waste is the result of upstream decisions: how ingredients are ordered, how batches are prepared, how much is served, and how guests respond. Without full visibility

Metafoodx AI Mobile Scanner  At Metafoodx, we’re always inspired by the impact our tools have in real kitchens. An Executive Sous Chef at a Dining Hall at a leading Southern California University, recently shared his experience using Metafoodx to tackle over-prepping, reduce food waste, and streamline kitchen operations. Here's what he had to say: Before working with Metafoodx, one of the biggest challenges I faced was managing the over-prepping of certain items, which led to