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Alex Smith |
Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with Orbisk to deploy an automated food tracking system on Carnival Firenze, marking the platform’s first use on a cruise ship.
The AI-based system uses using advanced image recognition to capture what’s prepared and served, with no manual input required. Chefs and managers get actionable insights through a personalised dashboard, making it easier to plan production, fine-tune inventory control, and run a smooth kitchen.
According to Carnival, the technology has helped align meal preparation to passenger demand 17 per cent more accurately in its first six months of use, supporting Carnival’s company-wide goal of reducing food waste by 50 per cent by 2030.
“Working with Orbisk has given us a new layer of kitchen intelligence that supports even smarter prep, better coordination, and less operational waste,” said Damir Mrsic, assistant vice president of food operations at Carnival Cruise Line.
To adapt the system for shipboard use, Orbisk developed a motion-resistant AI model that can estimate weight reliably on a moving vessel, eliminating the need for a scale.
Another new feature, the Action Center, uses the data to identify trends and provide suggested adjustments in real time, helping chefs keep production in line with demand across large-scale operations.
“Delivering stable data on a moving ship was a major technical step,” said Richard Beks, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Orbisk. “This partnership fast-tracked our innovation roadmap and proved how data can empower teams to make fast, confident decisions on the floor.”