Overview
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If you miss the session you can watch on TUCO's Facebook page after it has gone live or on YouTube at a later date.
Who is this for?
Any members who are interested in specific aspects of AI and technology in the subjects and suppliers described below.
Why should I take part?
Each of the webinars will either looks at operational efficiency and reduction in costs or ways to improve the customer experience for the better. Suppliers are either already available or are looking to expand into the University market place.
Suppliers taking part will be updated as they confirm (subject to change) - each one will have separate joining links for the event so you can choose which webinar you take part in. Times will be confirmed nearer the time (some suppliers are based in the US so will be in be in the afternoon or early evening.)
Leanpath 14:00-14:30
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Combat Food Waste in Foodservice
In this presentation, we will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reducing food waste within the foodservice industry. By integrating AI with culinary expertise, foodservice operations can gain real-time insights into waste patterns, enabling proactive decision-making and significant waste reduction. We will discuss how AI-powered tools can identify root causes of waste, provide actionable recommendations, and foster a culture of sustainability among kitchen staff. Attendees will learn about practical applications of AI in food waste prevention and the substantial environmental and financial benefits that can be achieved through its adoption.
Tom has worked in food efficiency since 2010, designing and delivering high-impact resource efficiency programmes for a range of private and public sector players, as well as driving progress on UK national sustainable food production & consumption initiatives for the UK Government’s waste advisory body while at WRAP. As Director of Business Development EMEA at Leanpath, Tom works with universities globally to track and reduce their food waste using Leanpath’s award-winning platform and processes, used by thousands of kitchens worldwide to cut waste and its associated commercial and environmental impacts.
Leanpath customers are currently saving a kilo of food waste from the bin every 2 seconds across the world.
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My Emissions 14:35-15:05
In this webinar, we will explore the seamless integration of My Emissions with TUCO Online, enabling catering teams to effortlessly track and reduce the carbon footprint of food purchases and recipes. This integration eliminates the need for duplicate data entry, simplifying sustainability efforts for TUCO members.
Natalie Smith is a Senior Account Manager at My Emissions, where she plays an integral role within the Commercial team. My Emissions is a specialist platform dedicated to helping businesses measure and reduce their carbon emissions from food. My Emissions platform offers tools for everything from generating Scope 3 emissions reports to assessing the carbon footprint of your menus. Trusted by institutions worldwide, including Durham University (UK) and the University of Massachusetts (US), My Emissions is leading the charge in driving sustainability within the food industry.
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AutoCanteen 15:10-15:40
The presentation will cover the following sections:
Intro into Autocanteen AI self-service solution for catering and its benefits
- Video explainer of the application
- Case study metrics
- Regional availability and our clients
- Installation and maintenance
- Technology in a nutshell
- Service timelapse video
Segeii Khomenko is a Techpreneur, and the Co-Founder of Autocanteen, a Technology and eCommerce expert with 20 years of experience. Marking nearly 20 years in his career, Sergii has always had a deep interest in computers and technology starting from his high school times. Before founding Autocanteen he spent 10 years in the ecommerce industry looking after and consulting ecommerce retailers.
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Please email [email protected] as an expression of interest and you will be notified when the webinars are 'live' to book on.
