SAN JOSÉ, Calif., April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metafoodx, an AI-powered kitchen intelligence platform for commercial foodservice operations, will demonstrate its award-winning 3D AI food tracking and analytics technology at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. The show attracts more than 52,000 foodservice professionals and 2,000 exhibiting organizations across more than 900 product categories and provides a premier platform for Metafoodx to offer customers and industry leaders an exclusive look at the breakthrough technology that is transforming kitchen efficiency and sustainability.
Metafoodx redefines kitchen operations by replacing manual processes and guesswork with real-time, data-driven intelligence. The proprietary 3D AI scanning system captures critical data points (including accurate weight, image recognition and temperature) in less than two seconds per scan. This data is automatically linked to menu items, giving operators a detailed, end-to-end view of food production, consumption, food safety conditions and waste. The platform integrates seamlessly with leading foodservice systems such as Jamix, Illumia and Parsley via an open API.
At the show, Metafoodx will demonstrate its full kitchen intelligence platform, including the 3D AI scanner and analytics dashboard, which turns operational data into actionable insights. By analyzing consumption trends and historical patterns, the platform enables kitchens to optimize production, improve forecasting, automate temperature recording for food safety, and significantly reduce overproduction and waste. Customers using Metafoodx have reported up to 90% reduction in food waste and a return on their investment of as much as 500x across multiple countries and in C&U, Resorts, Corporate Dining and QSRs.
“The 2026 show is an exciting opportunity for us to connect directly with operators and industry partners, and demonstrate how our platform brings real intelligence to the kitchen,” said Fengmin Gong, CEO and co-founder of Metafoodx. “We’ve made it easy for teams to use their own data to improve ordering, preparation and service, reducing food waste while improving efficiency, food safety and sustainability.”
“We are pleased to welcome Metafoodx as an exhibitor at the National Restaurant Association Show 2026,” said Tom Cindric, chairman of trade shows for Informa Connect Foodservice Group. “This annual event highlights the latest in foodservice innovation and brings together the full spectrum of the industry. Exhibitors like Metafoodx give attendees the opportunity to discover solutions that address operational challenges, drive growth and inspire creativity across all operations.”
Metafoodx will demonstrate new capabilities driven by growing customer demand. The enhanced AI Weekly Report uses AI to uncover the most expensive overproduced menu items, helping kitchen managers reduce prep and reduce waste before the next menu cycle. The new Catering Mode tracks consumption at event level per BEO number to optimize portions and reduce overproduction in catering activities.
Visitors visit Booth #5930 in the North Building will have the opportunity to experience live demonstrations of the 3D AI scanner and explore the real-time analysis capabilities of the dashboard. These interactive experiences underscore Metafoodx’s commitment to delivering practical, scalable innovation for modern kitchen operations.
As the premier trade show for the global restaurant and hospitality industry, the National Restaurant Association Show 2026 is the place to discover the latest trends, products and technologies shaping foodservice. For more information and registration, go to nationalrestaurantshow.com.
About Metafoodx
Based in San Jose, California, Metafoodx is a proprietary AI-powered kitchen intelligence platform that tracks food production, consumption and temperature in real time to reduce waste, improve operations and support sustainability through data and automation. The company has received multiple awards, including 2026 FoodTech 500 Finalist, 2025 Kitchen Innovations Award, 2025 AI for Good Award, 2025 Next Big Things in Tech Award, and recognition from Food & Beverage Magazine and the City of San José.
About the National Restaurant Association Show
Awarded by Trade Show Executive as the 2024 Gold 100 Grand winner of the largest trade show managed by an independent organizer, the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® is the Western Hemisphere’s most influential foodservice event, showcasing industry innovations and trends. Every year (since 1919), the show brings together restaurant operators and food service professionals for four days of demonstrations, exhibitions, sampling, education and networking. The show is owned and operated by Informa in partnership with the National Restaurant Association.
Contact
Charlotte Anthony, Marketing Director
charlotte.anthony@metafoodx.com
