A six-month facial recognition trial at 25 Foodstuffs North Island stores reduced harm by 16% across the board.

The initiative prevented more than 100 serious in-store incidents, including assault.

General counsel for Foodstuffs North Island Julian Benefield speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about this as well as the ‘onion trick’ being used at checkouts. 

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A six-month facial recognition trial at 25 Foodstuffs North Island stores reduced harm by 16% across the board.
The initiative prevented more than 100 serious in-store incidents, including assault.
General counsel for Foodstuffs North Island Julian Benefield speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about this as well as the ‘onion trick’ being used at checkouts. 
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Julian Benefield: General Counsel for Foodstuffs North Island said facial recognition trial a success

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