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Munch saves 3 million surprise packages since its launch
Munch, the social impact company behind the CEE region’s largest marketplace for surplus food, has reached its next big milestone: saving an amazing 3 million Surprise Packages from going to waste. This milestone comes just three months after announcing 2 million Surprise Packages saved in Hungary.
European food-waste landscape
Food waste has a huge impact on the planet, accounting for 10% of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions globally. In Europe, over 58 million tonnes of food is wasted every year, which costs an estimated €132 billion annually. Showing just how far the business has come in reducing food waste and its impact on the environment, these 3 million Surprise Packages have avoided the equivalent GHG to about 82,318 round-trip flights between Paris and Rome per passenger. When it comes to being sustainable, many Europeans are conscious of environmental behaviours such as recycling, reducing single-use plastic and using tote bags, yet are less aware of the impact of their food waste. For comparison, these 3 million Surprise Packages saved by Munch users are roughly equivalent to saving around 5.89 billion liters of water.
European and global partners join the fight against food waste
Launched in 2020, Munch now has over 4000 partners in four countries (Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania) – from bakeries, restaurants and cafés to supermarkets and independent stores – including international partners like Dutch-founded SPAR, German-origin PENNY, French-based Auchan and the world’s most famous coffee chain, the US-founded Starbucks. These partners have been fundamental in helping the company achieve this incredible milestone.
“It is truly inspirational to see that major brands such as SPAR, PENNY, Auchan, Starbucks, and many more are making a significant impact in the fight against food waste. Their active involvement demonstrates a profound commitment to sustainability and community well-being, setting a commendable example for others to follow.” - said Bence Zwecker, CEO of Munch.
Strong community as Munch’s uniqueness
There is no other food-waste app that would have such a big community as Munch has. In its latest social research it is showed that Munch’s online community significantly increases motivation for sustainability. The community consists of national and region-based Facebook groups where people can share their packages, Munch adventure trips and food-saving tips that can be practiced easily in their kitchen. Via the Munch app, Surprise Packages can be purchased at least 50% of their retail value or less, helping users save money and helping retailers generate revenue and footfall.
From wholesalers to the table
Last year, the company announced its vertical expansion – it launched the Munch Market platform that aims to save products left over by wholesalers due to overproduction, slow rotation rates and impending expiry. Producers and distributors can directly distribute unsold products to retailers, while shoppers can buy quality products at a budget-friendly price. The webshop started with 600 products and has now almost tripled that number including partners and suppliers, like Chio, Bonduelle and HELL. Thanks to the success of Munch Market the team decided to integrate it into the app already in this year so customers can buy directly in the app.
Press contact
Najoua Belayane
Global PR & Partnerships Area Lead
+36/30 5394383
nazsi@munch.hu
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Munch, the social impact company behind the CEE region’s largest marketplace for surplus food, has reached its next big milestone:
