Baked goods are being discarded due to the weather. A new product from Czech developers will help.

Czech bakery software company Riganti is developing a predictive system to help bakeries better estimate production based on weather forecasts and past sales data. Founded by brothers Tomáš and Pavel Herceg in 2011, Riganti is acquiring Comstar, a company that has provided bakery management software since 1992. This acquisition aims to enhance Riganti's offerings with its first proprietary product. Initial tests indicate that the predictive system can improve demand forecasts by 15-20% during unusual circumstances, such as holidays or local events. Bakeries face challenges with fluctuating demand due to weather conditions, leading to waste of unsold products.