In 2015, Thomas Bjørn Momsen, Stian Olesen, Klaus Bagge Pedersen, Adam Sigbrand and Brian Christensen from Denmark came together and created a brilliant idea and subsequent company. “Toogoodtogo” is a mobile app that “connects customers to restaurants and stores that have surpluses of food”. In other words, if the local bakery makes 10 extra French baguettes than they sell, they can put them on the app and people can buy them remotely at a discounted price. This app was founded as an instrument of “International Day of Awareness of Food and Waste”. I know, isn’t that a creative name? But the founders could no longer stand by watching local restaurants throw away tons of product for the rats to feast on; so they took action. Only in September of this year did this company expand into 17 other countries (including the United States). I have it downloaded but haven’t used it yet, BUT my brother made it very clear how well “Toogoodtogo” has spiced up his rather boring meals; adding an authentic French dessert pastry to the usual chicken nuggets will do wonders.
wasted leftover is a major problem in food service and production, this is easily one of the best Ideas to combat it that I have seen in recent years. Its cool how this app connects people to individual business instead of just delivering food, which makes the app feel so much more personal.
Wow, I love this idea. I have often wondered what happens to all the extra food and this sounds like a wonderful way to not waste. I’ll have to look and see if I can get the app and use it in my area back home!