Food wastage plays a major role in the current cost of living crisis, and although Samsung data shows that more than two-thirds (69%) of Australians say they’d like to do more when it comes to sustainability, it’s an issue that many overlook.
With the rising cost of groceries and today’s food waste measuring equal to emissions from aviation and shipping combined, consumers and manufacturers are looking for ways to cut losses and work smarter.
The new Samsung Australians @ Home report shows a major generational shift in home appliance trends. Not only are appliances’ AI capabilities a central purchase focus, but the way an appliance looks is dictating the way Australians use their appliances in the home.
Almost all Australians (93%) are interested in AI kitchen solutions to aid efficient meal planning and preparation, according to the Samsung report, while close to half (47%) say that AI-enabled features are a priority when it comes to new appliances and 46% are interested in using AI to reduce food waste.
One quarter (25%) of Australians say they’re more likely to invite people over if they have a fancy fridge and 36% of Gen Z say they’re even more attracted to people with luxury appliances.
To meet the culinary and food-waste interests of Australians, Samsung has released upgrades for its Family Hub Smart Fridge including a 32-inch screen with new AI Vision Inside. The internal camera can recognise up to 33 different food items that are put into and taken out of the refrigerator and suggest recipes using those ingredients.
Users can also set ‘use by dates’ for food items, which then allows the refrigerator to send a notification when the date draws near, helping reduce food waste and save money.