Inside the fruit: How Orbem is using AI-powered MRI to cut food waste, transform agriculture

German startup Orbem has developed AI-powered MRI technology that enables rapid, industrial-scale scanning of produce such as eggs, avocados, and watermelons to detect quality issues and reduce food waste. By automating MRI analysis and integrating it into food production lines, Orbem claims it can accurately assess internal quality in less than a second, allowing for smarter sorting and use of both high- and lower-grade produce. With over 200 million eggs scanned since its commercial launch, the company is building the world’s largest biological imaging dataset and aims to set a new standard for food production, with ambitions to eventually expand its technology into healthcare applications.