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Perishable Food-Tracking Apps

The Smarterware App Helps You Track Refrigerator Contents

— January 10, 2018 — Lifestyle
Ovie, a startup based in Chicago, is launching an innovative new platform and smartphone app that is designed to make it easier than ever for you to track refrigerator contents in order to prevent the wastage of food due to spoiling.

The Smarterware kit comes with a special container and a high-tech strap that is embedded with a unique electronic tag. When a user purchases a perishable food item, they can simply go ahead and place it in the food-tracking container, or opt for the tracker tag, which is more useful in the case of fresh produce and vegetables.

By then entering in the tracker tag information into the companion smartphone app, users can track refrigerator contents and make use of in-app notifications to know when expiry dates are coming up, making this a great example of smart technologies being put to use in the kitchen.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Food Tracking - The advent of smartphone apps and smart containers allows consumers to easily track their refrigerator contents and prevent food waste.
2. Iot in the Kitchen - The use of electronic tags and smartphone apps in food tracking showcases the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the kitchen.
3. Sustainable Consumption - Tracking perishable food items and minimizing food waste aligns with the trend towards sustainable consumption and reducing environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Food Storage and Packaging - The development of smart containers and electronic tags creates opportunities for innovation in the food storage and packaging industry.
2. Mobile App Development - Creating user-friendly smartphone apps for tracking refrigerator contents opens up opportunities in the mobile app development industry.
3. Smart Home Technology - Utilizing smart technologies in the kitchen, such as IoT-enabled food tracking systems, drives the growth of the smart home technology industry.
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