Metafoodx, a leader in sustainable AI food operations, today announced that the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) is further investing in the Metafoodx AI Scanner, adding them to more campus dining halls and its catering department. With 13 AI Scanner units now on campus, the university stands as a national leader in the fight against food waste, setting a powerful precedent for college campuses nationwide.

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“Reducing food waste has been a top priority for us—not just for cost savings, but for sustainability,” says Ken Toong, assistant vice chancellor of UMass Auxiliary Enterprises, which includes UMass Dining. “Expanding our investment in Metafoodx was the natural next step for us, and we’re thrilled to continue working with Metafoodx to build a smarter, more sustainable kitchen."

 

Metafoodx AI Scanners deliver a powerful, AI-driven food operations infrastructure that helps operators eliminate waste, optimize menus, and streamline efficiency with precision. By leveraging advanced automation and data-driven insights, they can empower UMass Amherst’s dining hall teams to make smarter decisions, reduce costs, and enhance service quality. In fact, after installing Metafoodx’s solutions, the university’s Harvest Market saw a 51.7% decrease in food overproduction across 12 weeks. 

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"We are proud to see our technology helping customers achieve measurable results,” said Fengmin Gong, CEO of Metafoodx. “Their decision to expand the partnership and add more of our AI Scanners reflects the growing value of AI-driven food intelligence in building safer, more sustainable kitchens. At Metafoodx, we remain committed to empowering our partners with the tools they need to improve operations, reduce waste, and advance their sustainability goals."

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Ranked No. 1 for Best Campus Food by The Princeton Review for the ninth straight year, UMass Amherst is not only serving top-quality meals, but—through its partnership with Metafoodx—also ensuring that less of that food goes to waste. By expanding Metafoodx’s AI scanning and intelligence across dining halls, the university is pairing award-winning dining with measurable sustainability gains.

To learn more about Metafoodx and its AI Scanners, visit metafoodx.com.

 

About Metafoodx
Metafoodx is a patented, AI-powered food operations platform that helps commercial kitchens reduce waste, optimize production and drive sustainability through real-time data and automation. Trusted by leading universities and food service providers, Metafoodx delivers measurable impact, including up to a 50% reduction in food waste and a 200% ROI within weeks of deployment. Metafoodx is a 2025 Kitchen Innovations Award winner, recognized by the National Restaurant Association for advancing efficiency and productivity in food operations. Visit metafoodx.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn and YouTube.

 

About University of Massachusetts Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship public research university in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, it is a member of the Five College Consortium and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. With a commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement, UMass Amherst serves as a catalyst for economic development and social progress in the region and beyond. 

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