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Waste Not, Want Not: How Rian McDonnell took a passion for sustainability and is fixing our food production systems
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This week host Marty Mechtenberg and Susan Ford explore the fascinating world of food analytics with Rian McDonnell, Co-Founder of FloVision Solutions. Rian shares his journey from rural Ireland to establishing a cutting-edge company in the South Bend Elkhart region, focused on optimizing the food chain, particularly within the protein industry. He shares how FloVision Solutions employs AI and sensor technologies to improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance the overall quality control of food production.
Listen as Marty, Susan, and Rian discuss the broader implications of AI in food production, touching on sustainability, and optimizing limited resources.
QUOTES
- "A third of human climate impact comes from food in some way. Either food waste, food packaging, or food production.” -Rian McDonnell [07:45]
- "FloVision Solutions uses AI and other sensors to measure yield, measure waste, and control quality to optimize the food chain.” -Rian McDonnell [17:04]
TIMESTAMPS
(03:42) AI-Driven Camera Systems for Food Production Efficiency
(05:23) Using Video Analysis to Reduce Food Waste in Cafeterias
(10:37) From Cafeterias to Protein Lines: A Startup's Journey
(15:30) The Evolution and Application of AI in Food Waste Management
(23:05) Navigating AI in Food Tech and Global Expansion
(31:14) Navigating Entrepreneurship with Support and Advice
RESOURCES
Rian McDonnell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rianmcdonnell
CONTACT
Martin Mechtenberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-mechtenberg-515a648/
Susan Ford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-howard-ford-8446441/
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