Metafoodx Featured in FMJ Magazine by International Facility Management Association

Metafoodx is proud to be featured in FMJ Magazine, the official publication of the International Facility Management Association, in the article “Something to Chew On: Using Real-Time Insight to Influence Sustainable Kitchen Operations.”

The article highlights how real-time production data is transforming foodservice operations across universities, healthcare systems, corporate campuses, and public institutions where visibility and accountability are critical.

In the piece, Metafoodx Co-Founder and CEO Fengmin Gong discusses how kitchens have traditionally relied on handwritten logs and spreadsheets to track output and waste. While purchasing and disposal totals were documented, what happened between production and consumption was often unclear. That gap made it difficult for facility management leaders to control costs, verify sustainability outcomes, and strengthen compliance reporting.

By capturing item-level production and consumption data in real time, Metafoodx gives dining and facilities teams clear operational insight. Institutions referenced in the article reduced overproduction by more than 50 percent within months of implementation, without adding labor or changing service flow.

For facility managers responsible for budgets, ESG goals, food safety documentation, and multi-site oversight, reliable kitchen data is becoming essential. Real-time visibility allows teams to forecast based on actual demand, align purchasing with usage, and document sustainability progress with confidence.

We are honored to be featured in FMJ Magazine and to contribute to the growing conversation around sustainable facility management and data-driven kitchen operations.

Read the full article.