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AI-Cooked Meatless Meals

Karakuri’s Systems Will Cook Quorn's Meatless Nuggets, Wings & More

— April 26, 2023 — Lifestyle
With Karakuri's kitchen robot systems, Quorn is exploring AI-cooked food to ensure the quality and consistency of its food from freezer to plate. This partnership between the robotic kitchen company and the meat substitute product brand will explore the optimization of Karakuri’s FRYR system so that everything from meatless nuggets, filets and wings from Quorn are cooked to perfection at quick-service restaurants. This partnership is happening right as more restaurants are adding plant-based options to their menus.

“Karakuri represents an exciting transformation of QSR and Fast Casual kitchens and Quorn is excited to be the first meat-free company to be partnering with them,” said Phil Thornborrow, Foodservice Director at Quorn Professionals. This partnership will help to satisfy the rising demand for meatless alternatives, all the while making the cooking and serving experience more seamless.
Trend Themes
1. AI-cooked Food - Karakuri's AI-powered kitchen robot systems offer innovative and reliable solutions for preparing consistent meatless options in quick-service restaurants and other food establishments.
2. Plant-based Convenience - Quorn's partnership with Karakuri supports the trend of increasing plant-based options in quick-service restaurants and other food establishments, providing greater convenience and accessibility for consumers.
3. Kitchen Automation - The use of robotics in restaurant kitchens from companies like Karakuri offers an opportunity for businesses to automate their operations and improve efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Foodservice - AI-cooked food and plant-based offerings provided by Karakuri and Quorn are disrupting the foodservice industry and transforming the way restaurants serve their customers.
2. Robotics - Karakuri's innovative use of robotics in the food industry is transforming the way we approach food prep and cooking automation.
3. Plant-based Foods - Quorn's partnership with Karakuri is an exciting innovation in the plant-based foods industry, reflecting consumer demand for healthy and sustainable food options.
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