'The Fridge' is an App That Warns When Your Groceries Will Spoil
Laura McQuarrie — August 21, 2014 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & designtaxi
It's unfortunate when you buy fresh produce and it ends up wasting away in the fridge. However, Steven Masuch of the Zanopan Design Corporation has come up with a solution to combat food from going to waste, which takes the form of an app called 'The Fridge.'
Sometimes items can get pushed to the back of your fridge and you just don't end up checking out what's back there until it's too late. What you are more likely to look at is your phone, which is what makes this app pretty handy. With The Fridge, you're able to get alerts on food items that are dangerously close to expiring, so that you can use them up or add them to the in-app grocery shopping list. With frequent use, the app even begins to remember food items and become familiar with expiry dates.
Sometimes items can get pushed to the back of your fridge and you just don't end up checking out what's back there until it's too late. What you are more likely to look at is your phone, which is what makes this app pretty handy. With The Fridge, you're able to get alerts on food items that are dangerously close to expiring, so that you can use them up or add them to the in-app grocery shopping list. With frequent use, the app even begins to remember food items and become familiar with expiry dates.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Food Tracking - Opportunity for innovative apps and devices that track and notify users about the expiry dates of their food items.
2. Personalized Expiry Management - Potential for customizable apps that allow users to set their own expiry notifications and manage their food inventory effectively.
3. AI-powered Food Waste Prevention - Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing artificial intelligence systems that can analyze data and predict food spoilage, helping users prevent waste.
Industry Implications
1. Food Tech - Food tech companies can enhance their product offerings by incorporating smart food tracking features or partnering with food expiry apps.
2. Grocery Retail - Opportunity for grocery retailers to develop their own food expiry apps that facilitate inventory management and reduce customer food waste.
3. Smart Home - Smart home technology companies can integrate food expiry tracking functionality into their ecosystem, providing added convenience and efficiency to users.
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