Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced minority investments in Lumachain and Brassica to strengthen its supply chain and restaurant offerings. This week, Chipotle revealed it is investing through its $100 million Cultivate Next venture fund, focusing on early-stage companies that align with its mission to accelerate growth. The company’s goal is to operate 7,000 restaurants across North America.
Improving Traceability And Efficiency with AI
Lumachain, based in Sydney, Australia, aims to enhance food production processes. Founded by women, Lumachain has created a traceability solution that tracks the origin, location, and condition of food items in real time, from farm to table.
This innovation helps reduce waste and boost efficiency.
The platform is supported by a Computer Vision AI SaaS solution, which monitors operations within food production plants to improve quality, efficiency, and safety, as noted in the official announcement.
AI in Supply Chain Management
Curt Garner, Chief Customer and Technology Officer at Chipotle, stated, “The real-time visibility and quality data analytics provided by Lumachain’s software could optimize the management and quality of perishable goods in the food service industry.”
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