# AI Meal Planning Services CookIt Technology Suggests Recipes Based on Items in an Online Cart By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-planning-services References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/locai-unveils-cookit-an-ai-meal-planning-solution-with-a-pilot-in-connecticut-shoprite-stores-300949986.html) & [shoprite](https://www.shoprite.com/store/4c7d797/recipeshop) CookIt combines personalized menu planning with food shopping and on [ShopRite's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shopping-cart-1) website, it's possible to take advantage of [meal planning services powered by AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipelens-ai). The artificial intelligence technology helps to simplify the online shopping process by suggesting [customized recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safeplates), ingredient recommendations and determining meal costs by assessing the items in a customer's online shopping cart. The AI-powered meal planning service takes a variety of considerations into account, including dietary needs or preferences, as well as seasonal ingredients. Currently, the site is sharing a variety of Halloween-inspired recipes like "Frankenguac," and recipes fit for holiday entertaining like pumpkin pancakes, pork tenderloin with apples or gluten-free gingered pumpkin pie. With the online tool, shoppers are easily able to filter recipes by primary ingredient, theme and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **AI-powered Meal Planning:** Artificial intelligence technology is being used in personalized meal planning services, simplifying the online shopping process and providing customized recipes, ingredient recommendations and meal cost assessments. - **Dietary and Seasonal Considerations:** AI-powered meal planning services consider a variety of factors such as dietary needs or preferences and seasonal ingredients. - **Filtered Recipe Search:** Online shoppers can filter recipes by primary ingredient, theme and more with AI meal planning services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Grocery Retail:** AI-powered meal planning services in grocery retail can improve the online shopping experience and create new revenue opportunities. - **Meal Delivery Services:** Meal delivery services can use AI-powered personalized meal planning services to improve customer satisfaction, increase efficiency and reduce costs. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can implement AI-powered meal planning in their online platforms to offer personalized menu planning, boost sales and stay ahead of competition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Meal Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartcartai.md) - [AI Healthy Living Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungryroot-smartcart.md) - [AI-Curated DIY Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easierchef.md) - [AI Recipe Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookfast.md) - [AI Cooking Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-genius1.md) - [AI-Powered Meal Planning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preppal-meal-planning-platform.md) - [AI-Powered Recipe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookaifood.md) - [AI-Backed Grocery Recommendations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-smart-shop.md) - [AI-Assisted Meal Planning Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workweek-lunch.md)