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Fooditude partners with Telsen to improve food safety , reduce waste and automate processes

implement a flexible , centralised digital solution to monitor operations , ensuring effective compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points ( HACCP ) processes and Environmental Health Officer ( EHO ) audits .

Fooditude , a London-based provider of delivered-in office food services , has entered a partnership with Telsen to improve food safety , intelligently monitor production and storage , and boost the sustainability of operations through IoT sensors and AIpowered insights .

Operating from a 20,000-square-foot central production kitchen in South Bermondsey , the company delivers up to 5,000 meals a day serving high-profile clients in the capital , including Pinterest , Amex and Samsara .
The company has faced several challenges as it has grown . It has required greater visibility across its entire operation , from the central production kitchen to client sites . Additionally , it needed to replace inefficient paper-based processes and
Dean Kennett , Managing Director of Fooditude , said : “ Telsen ’ s technology is going to automate so many important tasks . It will make us even more accurate in areas around food safety and quality , while also taking the strain away from managing audits , reports and standards . We ’ re already seeing the benefits and look forward to a long , successful partnership with the Telsen team .”
Joel Ross , Telsen ’ s General Manager , added : “ It ’ s great to be working with Fooditude – a brilliant business and the perfect example of how our technology can help in the food and drink and hospitality sectors .”

Nokia joins the AI Pact to prepare for compliance with EU ’ s AI Act

Nokia has announced that it has officially joined the AI Pact , a voluntary framework to prepare for compliance with the European Union ’ s AI Act .

The AI Act is a binding legal framework that regulates the use of AI systems according to the level of risk they pose . The AI Act came into force in August 2024 and its significant obligations will take effect in stages over the next three years .
The AI Pact is a business-focused initiative to help companies prepare for full compliance with the Act , adapt their existing AI compliance processes and share their ideas and experience through EUorganised workshops .
Ingrid Viitanen , General Counsel , Nokia Strategy and Technology , said : “ Nokia ’ s AI Pact pledges underscore our on-going commitment to the responsible , innovative and business-oriented implementation of Artificial Intelligence in our AI-powered products and services . Nokia has set up an AI Governance Framework programme to strengthen our internal AI-related processes and build trust with stakeholders , including customers , suppliers and authorities . In parallel , we continue to contribute actively to building industry standards reflecting the AI Act ’ s requirements . We look forward to sharing our learnings collaboratively and transparently with our industry peers and with the EU AI Office .” �
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