π Foodsi (Poland)
This mobile app connects users with restaurants, bakeries and cafΓ©s offering surplus food at reduced pricesβespecially valuable in Polish cities like Warsaw or KrakΓ³w.
π foodsi.pl
ποΈ OLIO β Share Surplus Food with Neighbors
OLIO connects neighbors and local businesses to share surplus food instead of throwing it away. Users can offer or request free food via the app β reducing waste and building community.
π https://olioapp.com
π Imperfect Foods β Selling βUglyβ but Edible Food
This U.S.-based grocery delivery service rescues βimperfectβ produce and surplus goods that major supermarkets reject due to appearance or overstocking β and delivers them directly to your door.
π https://www.imperfectfoods.com
π¦ Dispatch Goods β Reusable Packaging for Takeout
Dispatch Goods partners with restaurants to replace single-use containers with reusable packaging. This reduces packaging waste β and their system tracks and collects the containers for reuse.
π https://www.dispatchgoods.com
π₯¬ Fresh.Land β Farm-to-Consumer to Prevent Waste (DK)
Fresh.Land shortens the supply chain by connecting consumers directly with farmers. This means fresher produce, longer shelf life, and fewer losses due to long storage or transport.
π https://www.fresh.land
π§ ColdHubs β Solar-Powered Cold Storage in Nigeria
ColdHubs installs solar-powered cold rooms for small farmers and markets to store perishable foods. This innovation significantly extends shelf life and reduces spoilage in hot climates.
π https://www.coldhubs.com
π§ Winnow β AI to Track Food Waste in Commercial Kitchens
Winnowβs smart scales and AI help restaurants and hotels measure and reduce food waste. By showing how much food is wasted and why, kitchens can adapt their behavior.
π https://www.winnowsolutions.com
Why this matters for you
When you use the Smantry app, you can track and manage rescued food items in your pantry β whether they came from Foodsi, Karma, or another initiative. Weβre building integrations to log these products, set reminders, and reduce waste in your household.
Know any other businesses doing this well?
Weβd love to hear about them! Email your favourites to kira@mantry.com or write us in the chat or social media. Your tip might inspire others and be featured next. πΏ
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