# Clairvoyant Vending Machines Kraft Meal Planning Solution Scans Faces to Determine What to Eat By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-planning-solution References: [gawker](http://gawker.com/5739962/vending-machine-scans-your-face-and-chooses-food-for-you) & [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1716684/whats-for-dinner-intel-and-kraft-can-help-with-that-video) Like most people, I'm sure you have a hard time figuring out what to eat for dinner most of the time; with the help of the Meal Planning Solution vending machine, however, you'll be free of making that tough decision. Created by [Kraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-peanut-butter-ai), the Meal Planning Solution kiosk scans a person's face to determine age and gender; it then suggests items you might like to eat. Considering that we usually cycle through the same meals throughout the week, this may shake things up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Face Recognition Technology:** The use of face recognition technology in vending machines presents opportunities for personalized product suggestions. - **Meal Planning Automation:** Automated meal planning solutions like the Meal Planning Solution vending machine offer convenience and time-saving for busy individuals. - **Data-driven Personalization:** Leveraging data from facial analysis, vending machines can provide tailored recommendations, leading to a more personalized consumer experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating face-scanning vending machines into the food and beverage industry can enhance customer engagement and increase sales. - **Technology and Retail:** The integration of facial recognition technology in vending machines opens up innovative possibilities for the technology and retail sectors. - **Health and Wellness:** Automated meal planning solutions can contribute to the health and wellness industry by promoting nutritious food choices based on individual needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-chef-chulchul-box.md) - [AI-Enabled Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-tracker.md) - [Refrigerated Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redyref-smart-food-fridge.md) - [AI-Powered Meal Planning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preppal-meal-planning-platform.md) - [AI-Powered Recipe Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Smart Fridge Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fridge-vending-machines.md) - [Gamified AI Meal Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-genius.md) - [Recipe-Generating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellmanns.md) - [Gym Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-protein-meal-vending-machine.md)