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Development of a Smart Food Management Mobile Application

rst.software

Environmental Services

Information technology

Financial services

Food Waste and Consumer Behavior

Significant household food waste contributes to environmental problems and financial loss for consumers. Current solutions often lack comprehensive features and fail to effectively change consumer behavior regarding food storage, usage, and recipe planning. There is a need for a user-friendly, intelligent mobile application that can empower households to minimize food waste and save money.

About the Client

RST Group is an organization focused on climate protection and sustainable development, with a venture arm (RST Ventures for Earth) that invests in environmentally conscious startups. They are seeking to further demonstrate their commitment to sustainability through technology investment and development.

Project Goals

Develop a cross-platform mobile application (iOS and Android) to reduce household food waste.
Enable users to save money by utilizing existing food inventory effectively.
Improve consumer awareness and behavior regarding food waste.
Create a scalable and sustainable solution for long-term adoption.
Integrate with existing food databases and recipe resources.

Core Application Functionality

Home food stock tracking with expiration date monitoring
Smart recipe suggestions based on available ingredients
Food waste calculator with reporting features
Receipt scanning for automated food inventory entry
Complex food ontology for accurate ingredient recognition
Gamification features to encourage positive food-saving habits
Customizable iOS widgets for quick access to key features

Technology Stack

React Native (Frontend)

Python Django (Backend)

Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Infrastructure)

Kubernetes (Container Orchestration)

ABBYY OCR Engine

External Food API (to be determined)

Google Firebase

Tableau (Data Visualization)

External Integrations

External food ontology API
Recipe database API
Google Firebase (for user authentication and data storage)
Google Data Studio (for reporting and analytics)

Non-Functional Requirements

Scalability to accommodate a large user base.
High performance and responsiveness.
Secure data storage and user privacy.
Cross-platform compatibility (iOS and Android).
Reliable OCR accuracy.

Expected Business Impact

This application is expected to significantly contribute to RST Group's corporate social responsibility goals by promoting sustainable practices and reducing environmental impact. It is projected to empower households to save an average of £1000 annually by reducing food waste and creating a positive brand image for RST Group and RST Ventures for Earth. Furthermore, positive media coverage and awards are anticipated.