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How foodservice giant Sodexo is embracing AI and robotics to reshape the kitchen
Sodexo, a foodservice giant, is using AI and robotics to streamline kitchen operations, including menu creation and staffing. Alice Guéhennec, Sodexo's chief tech, data, and digital officer, leads these efforts with a 500 million euro annual tech budget. The company's 'Menu AI' tool automates menu design, reducing planning time from weeks to a single day.
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