Top 7 Restaurant Waste Management startups

Oct 27, 2024 | By Marjana Bačić

These startups develop restaurant recycling technologies such as food waste digesters, inventory management software to minimize waste, waste tracking apps for sustainability reporting, etc.
1
Winnow
Country: UK | Funding: $41.9M
Winnow developed smart kitchen tech to help commercial kitchens reduce food waste
2
FoodMaven
Country: USA | Funding: $39.6M
FoodMaven is a B2B marketplace that helps restaurants and food service compare products and find deals on their ingredients.
3
Karma
Country: Sweden | Funding: $20.2M
Karma is a food waste management app connects surplus food from cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores to consumers at a low price.
4
Copia
Country: USA | Funding: $4.7M
Copia is the next-generation technology platform for food waste management. Copia’s technology allows businesses to safely donate their excess food, access enhanced tax deductions, and receive powerful data to inform food purchasing decisions.
5
Dispatch Goods
Country: USA | Funding: $3.7M
Dispatch Goods excludes disposable foodware from food delivery by coordinating into food delivery apps.
6
Planet Oliver
Country: Colombia | Funding: $300K
Planet Oliver develops solution to tackle the issue of food waste in restaurants. In collaboration with local restaurants, it offers convenient-priced dishes created with leftover ingredients.
7
EatMe
Country: Russia
The EatMe app offers a discount on food from restaurants and bakeries that might have otherwise ended up in the trash.
Editor: Marjana Bačić
Marjana Bačić is a senior editor for RecyclingStartups. She has has more than 5 years experience covering the recycling industry. Marjana graduated from University of Belgrade, where she edited Recycling and Sustainable Development Journal. She has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability. She also participates in beach clean-up initiatives and advocates for sustainable practices in local businesses. In her free time, Marjana enjoys hiking in the scenic Montenegrin countryside, practicing yoga for mindfulness, and experimenting with plant-based recipes in her kitchen. You can contact Marjana at marjanabacic(at)recyclingstartups(dot)com