About
Orbisk is an AI-driven food waste management platform built for professional kitchens across hotels, catering companies, cruise liners, and hospitals. Using a device called the Orb, it captures photos of every food disposal, automatically identifies and categorizes waste streams through image recognition, and logs everything without requiring manual input from kitchen staff. The platform's Orbisk AI layer goes beyond tracking—it analyzes waste patterns and surfaces the highest-impact actions operators can take, from reducing buffet overproduction to improving portioning and smarter purchasing. Users can approve or reject suggestions in a single click directly from their dashboard. The real-time dashboard provides visibility into waste by type, weight, cost, and CO₂ equivalent, highlighting peak waste moments and ingredient-level trends over time. Auto-generated reports simplify internal debriefs and external ESG reporting, with email-ready visuals and direct API integrations for seamless data sharing. Orbisk serves 1,000+ businesses globally and has demonstrated results including up to 70% food waste reduction, savings of up to €70,000 per year, up to 10 tons of annual waste reduction per kitchen, and a reported 12x ROI. Notable clients include Fairmont Royal York. The platform is ideal for any food service operation looking to improve profitability, sustainability, and operational efficiency through data-driven decisions.
Key Features
- Automated AI Waste Recognition: The Orb device photographs every food disposal and uses image recognition to automatically categorize waste streams—no manual sorting or data entry required.
- Orbisk AI Action Engine: Analyzes waste patterns and delivers high-impact, prioritized recommendations to reduce waste, which operators can approve or reject in a single click.
- Real-Time Waste Dashboard: Live visibility into waste by type, weight, cost, and CO₂ impact, with trend analysis and peak waste moment identification to guide smarter kitchen decisions.
- Automated ESG & Sustainability Reporting: Auto-generates shareable reports for internal teams and HQ, with email summaries and direct API integrations for seamless ESG and audit reporting.
- Multi-Sector Kitchen Coverage: Tailored solutions for hotels, company catering, cruise liners, and hospitals, addressing unique operational challenges across each sector.
Use Cases
- A hotel chain uses Orbisk to monitor buffet waste in real time, identify peak overproduction periods, and reduce food costs by optimizing quantities prepared each service.
- A corporate catering company integrates Orbisk to track ingredient-level waste trends, enabling smarter purchasing decisions and reducing unnecessary food procurement.
- A cruise liner deploys Orbisk across multiple dining outlets to track waste by shift and department, optimizing onboard storage and reducing end-of-voyage disposal.
- A hospital catering department uses Orbisk to meet sustainability targets and generate ESG-compliant reports for board-level sustainability reviews.
- A luxury resort sustainability manager uses Orbisk's CO₂ tracking and reporting features to demonstrate measurable environmental impact to guests and stakeholders.
Pros
- Zero Manual Input Required: Fully automated waste capture and categorization means kitchen staff don't need to change their workflows or manually log anything.
- Proven ROI: Customers report up to 12x ROI, savings of up to €70K/year, and food waste reductions of up to 70%, backed by real-world case studies.
- Actionable Insights, Not Just Data: Orbisk AI moves beyond raw reporting to deliver specific, prioritized actions, making it easy for operators to act on findings immediately.
- Comprehensive Reporting for Sustainability Goals: Built-in ESG reporting tools, CO₂ tracking, and API integrations make it easy to meet corporate sustainability commitments and audit requirements.
Cons
- Hardware Dependency: Requires installation of the Orb physical device in the kitchen, which may involve procurement lead times and on-site setup.
- Enterprise Pricing: Designed for professional and commercial kitchens; pricing is not publicly listed and may not be accessible for very small food businesses.
- Limited Self-Service Setup: Getting started requires booking a demo and working with the Orbisk team, making it a longer sales cycle compared to self-serve software tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Orbisk measure food waste?
Orbisk uses a device called the Orb, which is placed in the kitchen. It photographs every food item disposed of, and the AI automatically identifies, weighs, and categorizes the waste—no manual input needed from kitchen staff.
What types of kitchens is Orbisk designed for?
Orbisk is designed for professional kitchens across multiple sectors including hotels and resorts, company catering, cruise liners, and hospitals. It serves over 1,000 businesses globally.
How much food waste reduction can I expect?
Orbisk customers have achieved up to 70% food waste reduction. On average, businesses save up to €70,000 per year and reduce up to 10 tons of waste annually, with a reported 12x ROI.
Does Orbisk support sustainability and ESG reporting?
Yes. Orbisk auto-generates reports tailored for teams, HQ, or external audits. It tracks CO₂ impact alongside cost and weight metrics, and supports direct API connections for integration with sustainability platforms.
Is there a free trial or demo available?
Orbisk offers a free demo where you can see the platform in action and discuss your specific kitchen operation. Contact the Orbisk team via their website to book one.
