Sustainability and responsibility at Foodji

Felix Munte and Daniel von Canal for Foodji's sustainability
"Sustainability is a fundamental part of our DNA and plays an important role in every decision we make."
Felix Munte & Daniel von Canal
Founder & MD at Foodji
Our principles

Sustainability as the basis of our actions

In all of our operational areas, we pay attention to sustainable implementation and the continuous optimization of our processes. Sustainability is the basis of our actions.The UN Sustainable Development Goals in particular are present at Foodji and are an integral part of our sustainability agenda.

Our supply chain
OUR SUPPLY CHAIN

Every step of the supply chain counts.

Problem definition

Germany produces 11 million tons of food waste every year.

Of this, 17% is in out-of-home catering and 59% in private households. In company catering, at least 30% of products are regularly thrown away.

Source: Bundesregierung.de
Solution: Intelligent AI planning

Foodji actively contributes to avoiding food waste.

Intelligent planning for Foodji
No overstocking thanks to intelligent quantity planning

95% of our guests use the Foodji app. As a result, we know the demand behavior and preferences of each individual Foodji location. Machine learning and algorithms help us to use this data to plan and continuously optimize a tailor-made range for each location: We thus avoid overstocking through intelligent quantity planning.

0% food waste in Berlin

We work with volunteer organizations to pass on leftover meals - donations instead of waste.

Sustainable consumption and production

At Foodji, sustainable consumption and production are closely linked to innovative technology - as the basis for improved resource management.

Problem definition

Support for the regional economy is lost.

Without cooperation with sustainable and regional partners, companies risk not only ecological but also social consequences. Forgoing local partnerships leads to longer transportation routes, increasedCO2 emissions and a greater impact on the environment. In addition, support for regional economies is lost, which can affect the diversity and resilience of communities.

Solution: Our partners

Active product range expansion with sustainable, regional partners

Delicious Foodji dish from partners
BettaF!sh

With BettaF!sh as a partner, we can offer our guests delicious tuna alternatives and expand our plant-based range, which is good for us and the oceans.

Planted

Planted produces plant-based meat substitutes. Thanks to the cooperation, we were able to add many fresh and delicious vegan dishes such as Planted Butter Chicken to our range.

Lemonaid

Lemonaid's fresh organic lemonades support fair trade and promote local projects with every bottle sold. Lemonaid has been awarded the Fairtrade certificate for this.

Foodji offers fish, for example

We select our partners carefully and promote vegetarian and vegan alternatives in our product portfolio.

Problem definition

Reusable containers - a long road to sustainability

Reusable systems are associated with high costs for logistics and cleaning the containers and are particularly useful where large quantities of reusable containers can be transported, cleaned and returned to the system together. A reusable container must be used at least 8 times for it to be worthwhile.

Source: Lifeverde.de
Solution: Our packaging

Recyclable disposable packaging

Foodji's recyclable packaging
Continuous evaluation of our packaging

We are continuously expanding our measures to optimize our contribution to sustainability, but so far we have seen the most positive results from our current packaging approach. Nevertheless, we will continue to evaluate our options for offering reusable packaging.

Up to 90% less plastic film for optimum hygiene and durability
Simple and effective waste separation
Sustainable consumption and production

At Foodji, sustainable consumption and production are closely linked to innovative technology - as the basis for improved resource management.

Problem definition

Detours through intermediaries

Many restaurants are forced to use several intermediaries or delivery services. This creates a complex supply chain with long journeys.

Solution: The delivery route & filling

Our supply chain - optimized from preparation to the guest

Foodji presents the solution
Regional sourcing of resources

Our manufactories produce exclusively in Germany and always exactly where most of the resources are grown. We therefore fulfill our goal of sourcing the highest possible proportion of ingredients regionally.

Approx. 9 km driving distance between the locations

Within a hub, the distance between the individual locations is around 9 km. This distance will be further reduced as the number of Foodjis continues to grow.

Foodji avoids long delivery routes

At Foodji, a constantly optimized supply chain and sustainable production are closely linked to innovative technology - we want to build a sustainable infrastructure.

Problem definition

Germany produces 11 million tons of food waste every year.

Of which 17% in out-of-home catering and 59% in private households.* In company catering, at least 30% of products are regularly thrown away.

Source: Federal Government
Solution: Foodsharing

Donate instead of waste

Foodji takes care with the help of Foodjisharing
Fresh food promotes concentration

We regularly fill a food sharing fridge in the Heinrich Böll Library in Mühlenkiez, Berlin with surplus food. This enables us to provide free, high-quality meals for all visitors to the library. In doing so, we are supporting a social and ecological pilot project run by the Berlin Consumer Advice Center.

0% food waste

We work with Foodsharing across Germany to distribute surplus food at our locations in Germany and thus prevent food waste.

Food sharing as part of the DNA of Foodji

Through our donations, we provide healthy, fresh food for everyone.

Our vision

We learn, we process, we optimize.

As a young company, we have already achieved a great deal on our journey so far - and our sustainability agenda for 2024 is just as ambitious:

0%

Food waste throughout Germany

Seasonal

More dishes with seasonal fruit and vegetables

100%

CO2 neutral through offsetting from 2024