FoodLabel: Smart Food Container Tracker
Never let food go to waste again. Track what’s in your containers, monitor expiration dates, and get notified before anything spoils.
The Problem
Food waste happens when we forget what we have:
- Items hidden in containers and forgotten
- No way to track expiration dates across different storage
- Difficulty organizing multiple food containers
- Forgetting what’s in the fridge, pantry, or freezer
The Solution
FoodLabel helps you organize and track your food containers with expiration monitoring, location tracking, and smart notifications to prevent food waste.
Key Features
📦 Container Organization
- Track food items across different containers
- Organize by location (fridge, pantry, freezer)
- Visual container management with custom labels
- Easy food item addition and quantity tracking
⏰ Expiration Monitoring
- Set expiration dates for all food items
- Smart notifications before items expire
- Visual indicators for items nearing expiration
- Customizable notification timing
📍 Location Tracking
- Organize containers by storage location
- Quick access to fridge, pantry, and freezer contents
- Search across all locations and containers
- Move items between containers easily
☁️ CloudKit Integration
- Seamless sync across all Apple devices
- Shared family food tracking
- Secure cloud backup and restore
- Collaborative shopping lists
📊 Smart Tracking
- Personal food history and preferences
- Dietary goal tracking and progress
- Custom restriction and preference profiles
- Analytics and consumption insights
Technical Implementation
Built with cutting-edge iOS technologies:
- SwiftUI for intuitive container and food management interfaces
- CoreData for reliable food item and container storage
- SwiftUI for intuitive, accessible user interfaces
- The Composable Architecture (TCA) for robust state management
- CloudKit for seamless data synchronization
- NFC for quick product identification
User Impact
FoodLabel empowers users to:
- Reduce food waste by tracking expiration dates
- Stay organized with digital container management
- Never forget what food they have stored
- Get timely reminders before food spoils
- Manage household food inventory efficiently
What Users Say
“Finally stopped throwing away expired food! The expiration notifications are perfect.” - Maria L.
“Love how I can see everything in my fridge and pantry at a glance. No more buying duplicate items.” - James K.
Development Journey
FoodLabel emerged from the frustration of food waste and poor kitchen organization. The app has evolved through:
- User feedback on container organization workflows
- Improved expiration notification systems
- Enhanced location and container management features
- Performance optimizations for quick food item entry
Future Plans
- Barcode scanning for quick food item addition
- Shopping list integration based on expiring items
- Family sharing for household food management
- Recipe suggestions based on available ingredients
- Smart grocery planning features
Available on the App Store for iPhone with iPad support coming soon.