Advanced Food Image Recognition & Analytics

I'm looking for a Machine Learning/AI expert to develop a sophisticated model that can identify different food items from images, analyze their nutritional content, and recommend suitable recipes. The model should be built in Python.

Key requirements:
- Food Identification: The model should accurately identify various types of food items including packaged foods, fresh foods, and mixed dishes.
- Nutritional Analysis: Once the food item is identified, the model should be able to provide detailed nutritional information, such as calorie count, macronutrients, and other relevant data.
- Recipe Recommendations: Based on the identified food item and its nutritional content, the model should recommend suitable recipes for the user.

The model is expected to achieve an accuracy rate of over 95% in identifying food items. The accuracy is crucial for the nutritional information and recipe recommendations to be reliable and useful.

Ideal skills and experience:
- Strong background in Machine Learning and AI, with a focus on image recognition
- Proficiency in Python programming language
- Previous experience in developing similar models, especially in the food industry, would be an advantage

If you have a passion for food and cutting-edge AI technology, and you're confident in your ability to deliver a highly accurate and functional model, this project is perfect for you. Please provide examples of similar projects you have worked on in your bid.