# Shelfze - AI-Powered Food Waste Prevention App

> Shelfze helps households reduce food waste by intelligently tracking pantry items, expiry dates, and suggesting recipes based on what's about to expire.

## Quick Facts

- **App Name**: Shelfze
- **Category**: Food & Drink / Productivity
- **Platforms**: iOS, Android, Web
- **Price**: Free with optional premium
- **App Store**: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6755694325
- **Google Play**: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shelfze.app
- **Website**: https://shelfze.com
- **Company**: M-AI d.o.o.

## Overview

Shelfze is a cross-platform application (iOS, Android, Web) that uses AI-powered image recognition to scan food items and automatically detect expiry dates. It helps users:

- **Track pantry inventory** with automatic expiry date detection
- **Reduce food waste** through smart expiration alerts
- **Save money** by using ingredients before they spoil
- **Generate recipes** using only ingredients currently in their pantry

## Core Features

### 1. AI-Powered Scanning
- Photo mode: Snap a picture of food items or receipts
- Video mode: Continuous scanning for bulk item entry
- Uses Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and Cloud Vision API
- Automatically detects: item name, category, quantity, expiry date

### 2. Smart Pantry Management
- Color-coded freshness indicators:
  - 🟢 Green: Fresh (7+ days remaining)
  - 🟡 Orange: Use soon (3-7 days remaining)
  - 🔴 Red: Expiring (0-3 days remaining)
- Auto-sorting by expiration date
- Category filtering (Dairy, Meat, Produce, etc.)
- Manual entry option for items without barcodes

### 3. Zero-Waste Recipe Generation
- AI generates recipes using ONLY ingredients in your pantry
- Prioritizes items closest to expiration
- Dietary preference support
- Save favorite recipes for later

### 4. Cross-Platform Sync
- Real-time synchronization across all devices
- Works on iOS, Android, and Web browsers
- Family/Household sharing capabilities

## Problem Shelfze Solves

According to the UN, approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted globally each year. Households contribute significantly to this waste, often because:
- People forget what's in their fridge/pantry
- Expiry dates are overlooked
- Meal planning doesn't account for existing inventory

Shelfze addresses all three issues with AI automation.

## Technical Details

- **Frontend**: React Native with Expo (iOS, Android, Web)
- **AI/ML**: Google Gemini 2.0 Flash for scanning, Google Gemini 2.5 Flash for recipes
- **Backend**: Firebase (Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Functions)
- **Languages Supported**: English, German, Italian, Slovenian, Spanish, French, Croatian, Serbian

## Use Cases

1. **Weekly Grocery Planning**: Scan receipts after shopping to auto-populate pantry
2. **Daily Meal Planning**: Get recipe suggestions based on what needs to be used
3. **Reducing Household Waste**: Track and minimize expired food over time
4. **Budget Management**: Understand and reduce food spending waste
5. **Family Coordination**: Share pantry across household members

## Comparison to Alternatives

| Feature | Shelfze | Manual Tracking | Other Apps |
|---------|---------|-----------------|------------|
| AI Scanning | ✅ | ❌ | Limited |
| Video Mode | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Recipe Generation | ✅ AI-powered | ❌ | Basic |
| Cross-platform | ✅ iOS/Android/Web | N/A | Usually 1-2 |
| Family Sharing | ✅ | ❌ | Rare |

## Getting Started

1. Download Shelfze from App Store or Google Play
2. Create an account or sign in with Google/Apple
3. Scan your first food item using the camera
4. View your pantry and get recipe suggestions

## Links

- Website: https://shelfze.com
- iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6755694325
- Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shelfze.app
- Privacy Policy: https://shelfze.com/privacy-policy
- Terms of Service: https://shelfze.com/terms-of-service

## Keywords

food waste app, pantry tracker, expiry date scanner, AI food recognition, recipe generator, grocery management, smart kitchen, food inventory, meal planning app, reduce food waste, expiration tracker, kitchen organizer

## Contact

- Support: support@shelfze.com
- Business: hello@shelfze.com

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*Last updated: January 2026*