ChatGPT is being used by home cooks to streamline meal planning, generate recipe ideas, and provide nutritional guidance. Users can ask for quick, budget‑friendly dinner options, request meals based on ingredients they already have, and receive batch‑cooking schedules with storage tips. The AI also suggests ingredient substitutions, builds balanced menus for specific calorie goals, and tailors recommendations to dietary preferences. By handling shopping lists, portion calculations, and step‑by‑step instructions, ChatGPT reduces decision fatigue and helps reduce food waste, offering a practical, personalized assistant for everyday cooking. Read more →

Researchers at Oregon State University and Florida State University have created a smartphone‑powered AI that predicts avocado firmness with over 90% accuracy, helping consumers and retailers time the perfect moment to eat or sell the fruit and reduce waste. The app is still in development and not yet available to the public. Read more →

Researchers at Oregon State University and Florida State University have created a smartphone‑based artificial‑intelligence tool that can predict avocado firmness with more than 90% accuracy. By analyzing subtle cues in photos, the model tells users when a Hass avocado is perfectly ripe, helping shoppers and retailers avoid the narrow 15‑second window between hard and overripe fruit. The technology targets the massive waste of avocados—estimated at nearly a third of all harvested produce—by giving consumers a reliable way to time consumption, with broader applications envisioned for other perishable foods. Read more →

Too Good To Go is an app that uses artificial intelligence to reduce food waste by connecting people with local restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores selling surplus food at discounted prices. The app helps businesses reduce waste while providing affordable meals, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact. Read more →