Consortium including Nestlé UK&I and Google Cloud tap AI to redistribute surplus meals to UK communities
· Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
In short
A consortium including Nestlé UK&I, Google Cloud, and food charities like FareShare and Zest has developed an AI solution to redistribute up to 1.5 million surplus meals in the UK. The initiative, part of Innovate UK’s BridgeAI programme, uses Google Cloud’s Vertex AI and BigQuery to connect food manufacturers, logistics providers, and charities, aiming to cut waste and reduce emissions. Early trials at a Nestlé factory reduced food waste by 87% in two weeks.
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Tags: food-waste, logistics, sustainability, AI, supply-chain, collaboration