FEATURE : DATA MANAGEMENT

Gousto , a leading UK-based meal kit retailer , has leveraged a Databricks data management and AI solution , enabling the company to become more customer-centric and agile in response to the pandemic ; drive operational improvements and deliver on its strategic goal of maiden profitability .

technology to deliver its ambitious growth plans as the data-driven recipe box company prepares to triple capacity , creating over 1,000 new jobs in the process .

While having seen significant growth over recent years , Gousto accelerated its expansion plans in light of increased demand and the structural shift to online grocery , sparked by the lockdown . The partnership with Databricks is providing the foundation for this future growth .

Gousto has developed proprietary algorithms that optimise the speed of box packing , maximising pick accuracy and minimising food waste . The algorithms run across more than 50 weekly recipes , from Joe Wicks ’ ‘ Lean in 15 ’ and family classics to an expanding range of meat-free plant-based options .

Gousto has established a market-leading position in the UK by utilising data and technology to offer choice , convenience and value . Through its work with Databricks , Gousto will enhance its industry-leading technology platform as it prepares to rollout next-day delivery and meal customisation .

Shaun Pearce , Chief Technology Officer , Gousto , said : “ We identified Databricks as the standard in building real-time data platforms . The platform brings data

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