| enoor.nl | Enoor | Berend Maten is co-founder and director of Stichting Shareaty, a distribution center that collects food, processes it into ready-to-eat products, and distributes it to social food initiatives and schools to combat food waste and support social restaurants. He is also co-founder and general manager of Neighbourly Netherlands, a social platform designed to help brands collaborate with customers and citizens to activate their social mission at a community level. Furthermore, he is active in business development for various projects, such as Frank&theBacks, Joulex, Greening IT, Linkcycle, and Software Borg, and has extensive experience in sales and marketing management within European companies such as Plaid Europe, Rucanor, and Signify. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | food waste 54 it infrastructure 84 business development 121 sale 5930 | |
| hollandcitiflower.nl | Holland Citiflower | The company supplies landscaping services using modern machinery and flower bulbs directly from the nursery, providing a cost-effective approach. Holland Citiflower offers possibilities for creating landscape plantings, including logos, coats of arms, and flags. The website presents various services such as ‘color for the door’ projects, green grass planting and an ‘All In System’ for project planting. | Produce & Vegetables → Fruit 801 Produce & Vegetables → Produce 107 | flower bulbs 66 landscaping 1529 plant 4509 logo 4660 assortment 7799 | |
| swapped.nl | Swapped | The website describes how Swapped gives old furniture a new life, making it sustainable, easy, and good for the planet. The software automatically recognizes the characteristics of a used piece of furniture based on a photo, including materials and dimensions, and provides this information directly to users. Swapped targets consumers, retailers, municipalities, and waste management facilities, offering solutions to improve the processing of used furniture, collect data, and promote circularity. | E-Commerce → Marketplaces 1053 | data 5872 municipality 6837 software 8291 furniture 8751 sustainability 18451 | |
| buitengewonevarkens.nl | Buitengewone Varkens & Koeien | The pigs and cows live on fields, in forests and pastures and are primarily fed with 100% circular feed made from food waste streams, and the pigs also forage for part of their own food. The entrepreneurs, Cas den Boer and Josse Haarhuis, operate approximately 35 locations in the Netherlands with dedicated caretakers who carefully care for the animals and organize the transport themselves to minimize stress. Buitengewone Varkens offers meat packages with different types of pork and beef, focusing on the quality and taste of the meat, with breeds such as Berkshire, Bonte Bentheimer and Duroc, and Lakenvelders. | Animal Husbandry → Meat Production 123 | pig 173 cow 596 feed 672 breed 1744 meat 2055 | |
| toffe-peren.nl | Toffe Peren | The Toffe Peren website focuses on the value of fruits and vegetables that don't meet standard beauty norms. The company positions itself as a visual voice in the debate on food waste. The website may offer information about a memo game or a children's book related to this theme. | Children’s Activities → Children’s Books 15 | food waste 54 pear 79 vegetables 1416 | |
| eetnusnel.nl | EET NU SNEL | The app allows users to share or sell their own surplus food. The platform is designed to help people looking for affordable food or who enjoy cooking for others. The website emphasizes the goal of combating food waste and fostering social cohesion within the neighborhood. | Mobile & Wireless Communication → Mobile Apps 534 | food waste 54 neighborhood 2424 app 4595 | North-Brabant → Dongen 851 |
| nowastearmy.nl | No Waste Army | The platform offers the possibility to order a box containing (h)onest and durable products made from by-products. No Waste Army collects, processes, and delivers rejected vegetables and fruit throughout the Netherlands, with the goal of reducing food waste. The organization has already achieved significant successes in saving various types of vegetables and fruit, such as sweet potatoes, kale, cheese, beans, and apples. | Food → Local & Regional Products 930 | byproduct 15 corporate gift 425 waste 1312 vegetables 1416 box 1982 | |
| buurtbuik.nl | Stichting BuurtBuik | BuurtBuik rescues food by collecting it from sources such as restaurants, supermarkets, and vegetable farmers and then sharing it with local residents. Volunteers and local residents help prepare meals from the rescued food, resulting in a cozy and social gathering for everyone. The organization operates at eleven locations, including Amsterdam, Utrecht, Weesp, and Rotterdam, and encourages visitors to eat or volunteer to support the mission. | Volunteering → Community Initiatives 523 | meal 1638 food 3872 community 7931 volunteer 8367 | Amsterdam → Weesp 1005 |
| zuivelpak.nl | zuivelpak.nl | The website explains that dairy products have a ‘Best Before’ (THT) date, after which they may still be edible if stored properly and evaluated using your senses. It emphasizes the importance of using your senses (sight, smell, taste) to determine if a product is still good and that discarding food is unnecessary. The website provides step-by-step instructions on how to properly empty yogurt and pudding cups to prevent food waste and improve recycling. | Dairy & Cheese → Dairy 763 | food waste 54 senses 133 dairy 274 recycling 1036 packaging 2236 | |
| meatandmeal.nl | Meat and Meal | The website covers topics such as the relationship between unhealthy lifestyles and the development of cancer, and the role of risk factors such as smoking, unhealthy eating, and lack of exercise. Questions are raised about the punishability of unhealthy living and the benefits of a conscious lifestyle for the future. The website also discusses the phenomenon of ‘superfoods’ and warns about their hype, as well as initiatives aimed at reducing food waste, such as the actions of supermarkets to use overripe vegetables and fruit. | Diseases → Cancer 546 | risk factors 22 food waste 54 supermarket 406 cancer 631 lifestyle 2918 nutrition 4935 | |
| huisvancompassienijmegen.nl | Huis van Compassie Nijmegen | The project collects and repairs used bicycles to donate to people who cannot afford one. The Food Hub combats food waste and loneliness by collecting, saving, and distributing food to social restaurants. Nijmegen City of Compassion is an initiative by various Nijmegen organizations that aims to organize encounters between diverse groups of people to foster understanding and respect. | Social Services → Community Services 162 | compassion 185 meal 1638 meeting 2381 bicycle 2838 food 3872 energy 9075 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| platformwerk.nl | Platformwerk.nl | The website offers a complete overview of microeconomics platforms, including sector-specific information such as home service, micro-tasks, and professional services. The platform has a database of more than 80 Dutch platforms. Platformwerk.nl provides insights into the variables of this market and facilitates the bringing together of supply and demand for labor. | | supply 961 database 1153 market 2772 | |
| voedselcirkelamsterdam.nl | STICHTING VOEDSELCIRKEL AMSTERDAM | The organization brings the supply of food surpluses and the demand for food together. Businesses deliver food surpluses that would otherwise be discarded or destroyed, such as products that are no longer fresh or nearing their expiration date. Food Circle Amsterdam collects these surpluses and distributes them through food initiatives for Amsterdam residents with limited means, ensuring food safety. | Food & Diet → Food Production 198 | food safety 132 contribution 353 food 3872 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| foodsharingdelft.nl | Foodsharing Delft | The organization highlights the significant amount of food wasted by Dutch households (610 million kg in 2022), prompting them to act. Foodsharing Delft operates a community fridge where individuals can donate or take unused food items, fostering a collaborative environment. The group organizes no-waste dinners and relies on volunteers for food collection and community engagement, aiming for a food-waste-free society. | Humanitarian Organizations → Food Aid 145 | waste 1312 food 3872 community 7931 volunteer 8367 event 45199 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| horecafoodwastechallenge.nl | Food Waste Challenge | The challenge demonstrates that restaurants and hotels can collectively reduce food waste by 61 million kilos per year and save 582 million euros. Participants in the challenge have achieved savings of over 50% to date, resulting in benefits in terms of weight, CO2 emissions, and financial savings. The website features experiences from hospitality businesses that have registered for the challenge and provides information about the partners supporting the initiative. | Hospitality → Restaurant Management 83 | hospitality business 34 food waste 54 savings 457 challenge 1697 partner 4272 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| falafval.nl | Falafval | Falafval makes falafel from rescued vegetables to combat food waste and simultaneously offer a delicious product. The falafel contains 30% rescued vegetables, contributing to a circular food chain and reducing CO₂ emissions through locally grown peas. Falafval products are available through an online wholesaler and via email, and can be prepared in the oven, air fryer, or fryer. | Cuisine → Vegetarian 697 | falafel 108 circular 369 foodtruck 613 vegetables 1416 order 6912 | |
| koprolinutrecht.nl | Koprol in Utrecht | The company makes Rollies by cooking, blending, and drying fruit, resulting in a 100% fruit candy. The founders are a team of four young Utrechters who are motivated to tackle the problem of food waste and have a positive impact. The website encourages visitors to contribute to sustainable choices by reducing food waste and sharing their own ideas. | Entrepreneurship → Social Enterprises 299 | food waste 54 fruit 1166 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| foodfellows.nl | Food Fellows | Food Fellows utilizes the surplus produce streams from large-scale farmers (Harvest House), converting them into valuable ingredients. The website describes the products, which consist of blends and sauces made from rescued vegetables and highlights the sustainable production without unnecessary preservatives. The company aims to combat food waste and make healthy eating accessible, with the goal of contributing to feeding the world in a sustainable way. | Wholesale → Food Products 303 | byproduct 15 sauce 1141 vegetables 1416 sustainability 18451 | |
| roveg.nl | Roveg Fruit BV | Roveg collaborates with growers worldwide to deliver a consistent supply of mangoes, avocados, exotic fruits, vegetables, citrus fruits, grapes, melons, and stone/soft fruits throughout the year. The company emphasizes quality through close relationships with growers, prioritizing sustainability, transparency, and long-term partnerships, supported by a dedicated food safety and logistics team. Roveg utilizes a global logistics network, transporting products by plane, boat, and lorry to their distribution center in Waddinxveen and distributing them globally. | International Trade → Export 674 Produce & Vegetables → Fruit 801 | avocado 30 mango 33 grower 358 fruit 1166 vegetables 1416 logistics 3257 | South-Holland → Waddinxveen 1046 |
| groentefruitbrigade.nl | Groente & Fruitbrigade | The organization receives surplus vegetables and fruit from farmers and traders, checks them for quality, and repackages them if necessary. The fresh products are then shipped to food banks, where they are distributed to people, including over 19,000+ children. The Groente & Fruitbrigade collaborates with companies from the Agrofood cluster and organizes quality workshops for volunteers from Food Banks Netherlands. | Volunteering → Food Banks 184 | distribution center 77 inspector 114 food bank 216 fruit 1166 vegetables 1416 volunteer 8367 | Noordoostpolder → Nagele 79 |
| thijs-drinks.nl | THIJS-drinks | The company, THIJS-drinks, was founded by Thijs in 2017, after witnessing large amounts of discarded food in Michelin-starred kitchens. The sodas are made with surplus fruit, are low in calories and less sweet, and offer an alternative to regular juices. The company works with people who support Thijs’ mission to combat food waste and advocate for change and expands the idea. | Beverages → Soft Drinks 92 | soda 45 food waste 54 fruit 1166 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| aksv.nl | AKSV | The website regularly publishes news articles and press releases about the National Cluster Energy Strategy and the CO₂ reduction potential of the regional industry. AKSV promotes the 'Zero Waste Week' and other initiatives aimed at reducing food waste. The website addresses sensitive topics such as the safety of horse meat and the discussion about serving meat at events, highlighting the positions of different parties. | Food & Beverage → Food Industry 835 | press releases 157 safety 5819 member 10154 news 15293 sustainability 18451 event 45199 | |
| foodbattle.nl | foodbattle.nl | The website describes the challenges of food waste in casino kitchens, which are amplified by their 24/7 operation, diverse clientele, and high demand for variety and luxury. A Food Waste Coach plays a crucial role in identifying waste sources and implementing strategies to minimize them. The site emphasizes that the role of a coach is to help casinos transform food waste into a successful strategy for both the environment and the bottom line. | Hospitality → Restaurant Management 83 | food waste 54 casino 395 kitchen 6443 strategy 9379 sustainability 18451 coach 25810 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| mbo-challenge.nl | MBO Challenge Voedselverspilling | The 2024-2025 MBO Challenge Voedselverspilling winner is ‘The Dutch Japanese Ganache’, developed by students from Voeding & Kwaliteit and Verslogistiek at Lentiz LIFE College and Lentiz MBO Barendrecht, a dessert utilizing fruit waste to be presented at a Japanese trade fair. The second place winner, Team Foodsaver from Yonder Tilburg, created an app to combat food waste in school cafeterias, allowing students to pre-order, receive discounts, and collect their meals at a set time. The third place winner, Team Fruitpulp from Yuverta Agrifood in Horst, developed a method to transform fruit pulp into a durable material suitable for applications like breadboxes, showcasing innovative waste reduction strategies. The website also details the 2023-2024 winner, ‘Verspillingsboek’ (Waste Book), a zero-waste cooking guide. | Knowledge → Education 69666 | food waste 54 dessert 496 app 4595 student 7623 education 13471 | Horst aan de Maas → Horst 454 |
| shareaty.nl | Shareaty | Shareaty collects surplus food from wholesalers and restaurants and delivers it directly to social kitchens where it is transformed into meals for those in need. The organization believes in a circular and social food chain and transforms food surpluses into opportunities for both the community and the environment. Shareaty has an online shop where social organizations and commercial parties can order products, and offers opportunities for donations and volunteering. | Social Issues → Poverty Relief 136 | surplus 10 meal 1638 food 3872 donation 5110 webshop 8648 | |
| thewastetosuccess.nl | The Waste To Success Foundation | The foundation organizes taste classes, cooking workshops, catering, quizzes, and customized projects to inform and inspire people to reduce food waste. The Waste To Success Foundation is a socially-minded project bureau active in the regions of Almere, Amsterdam, and The Hague. The foundation has participated in training programs and organizes events, such as 'Into The Great Wide Open' and a collaboration with NME The Hague for ‘The Sustainable Masterchef.’ | Cuisine → Vegetarian 697 | food waste 54 cooking 801 ingredients 2346 education 13471 workshop 19325 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| leonidasfoto.nl | Leonidasfoto.nl | An article discusses food waste in the hospitality industry and promotes sustainable kitchen practices and practical tips for restaurants. Another article emphasizes the importance of uniform staff attire for projecting a professional image of the establishment. A third article describes the value of attractive interior design for a restaurant, highlighting atmospheric decorations and a memorable guest experience. | Hospitality → Restaurant Management 83 | uniform 225 hospitality 3491 decoration 4085 restaurant 11215 sustainability 18451 | |
| plukn.nl | PlukN Foundation | PlukN strives for agriculture that harmoniously works with nature. The project, described as a ‘test farm of nature-inclusive agriculture’, aims to transition from uniform crops to diverse natural systems. The website provides information about the project and encourages visitors to donate or purchase certificates to support tree planting efforts. | Entrepreneurship → Social Enterprises 299 | agriculture 778 tree 1879 foundation 6678 nature 9094 | |
| nutsaboutveggies.nl | Nuts About Veggies | The website offers nutrition advice and cooking coaching, emphasizing the importance of healthy and nutritious food for the body. Susan, the owner, provides workshops and individual coaching to help people understand and integrate nutrients into their daily diet. The website offers a ‘Breakfast with Vegetables Challenge’ as a free preview and offers the opportunity for a meeting with Susan to discuss whether coaching is a suitable option. | | vegetables 1416 meeting 2381 nutrition 4935 recipe 5142 workshop 19325 coach 25810 | |
| bloemenstorm.nl | BloemenStorm | BloemenStorm purchases surplus flower bulbs from growers and plants them in robust flower boxes. These flower boxes are then delivered to hospitality and SMB businesses on a subscription basis, addressing waste and making cities greener. The founders, Frank and Sophie, grew up in the flower bulb village of Breezand and witnessed firsthand the amount of flower bulbs discarded each year. Therefore, they started BloemenStorm to address the discarded flower bulbs. | Technology → SMB 127 Agriculture → Horticulture & Floristry 1404 | flower box 44 flower bulbs 66 grower 358 city 1875 | Hollands Kroon → Breezand 127 |
| versenvrij.nl | Vers&Vrij | The project utilizes 'Vers&Vrij refrigerators' which are placed in various restaurants and stores. Visitors can adopt food, donate, or volunteer to help. Vers&Vrij also develops its own products, made from residual flows, such as beers, salt and cookies. | Social Issues → Poverty 180 | refrigerator 475 food 3872 donation 5110 volunteer 8367 restaurant 11215 | |
| bewaarwijzer.nl | Bewaarwijzer | The website helps users determine how long products are shelf-stable by providing a database of information. Users can search for specific products to find out whether they should be stored in the refrigerator, freezer, or other ways. In addition to shelf life information, the website offers tips and recipes to prevent food waste and eat more consciously. | Reference → Information Resources 352 | shelf life 18 food waste 54 database 1153 tips 2789 recipe 5142 | |
| loopwhole.nl | Loopwhole | The company believes in a world where no food is lost, but is seen as an opportunity. Loopwhole collects leftover mango slices and transforms them into mangopuree using innovation. Through upcycling and valorization, they create not only new products but also the hope of a world without food waste. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | mango 33 food waste 54 upcycling 82 sustainability 18451 | |
| voedselsurplus.nl | Voedselsurplus | Voedselsurplus collaborates with municipalities to reduce food waste and combat poverty and loneliness, by supporting social hospitality initiatives in community centers and neighborhood centers. Businesses, such as Coop, donate food surpluses to social hospitality, with Voedselsurplus facilitating the collaboration and ensuring the safe transfer of food. The organization offers various services including the inventory of food waste, the valuation of surpluses, and training for cooks to cook food safely and waste-free. | Social Issues → Loneliness 86 Social Issues → Poverty 180 | cooks 11 food waste 54 donation 5110 municipality 6837 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| deversekers.nl | De Verse Kers | The farm, located in the Wehlse Broeklanden, has a long tradition as a mixed farm with pigs and dairy cows, and has been engaged in cherry cultivation since 2006. The website describes the history of the farm, from a traditional farm to the current focus on pig farming and cherry cultivation, and the development of the country store. The country store offers a range of regional products and its own products, and organizes activities such as a coffee shop and a piggy saving system, with the goal of sharing the passion for rural life with customers. | Food → Meat 1123 | cherry 66 pig 173 meat 2055 coffee 3838 store 3901 | Doetinchem → Wehl 31 |
| sudderbijnaklaar.nl | Sudder | The website introduces Sudder, a company that produces various meal sauces with fresh vegetables, aimed at people who want to eat healthily but have little time or cooking experience. The ordering process involves two-week ordering rounds with rotating flavors, where the sauces are freshly made to order and are available at pickup points. The website emphasizes the sustainable aspects of Sudder, such as minimizing food waste by only preparing the ordered number of portions and using ingredients from waste streams. | Essential → Food 47999 | portion 33 flavor 1032 sauce 1141 ingredients 2346 order 6912 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| voedselbanklimburg.nl | Voedselbank Limburg | The website focused on recycling food for underprivileged individuals in the Limburg region, emphasizing the reuse of uncooked and unprocessed food items. It offered practical tips on transforming overripe fruit, such as bananas, into delicious dishes like banana bread, and utilizing overripe fruits like plums, pears, cherries and strawberries to make jams and compotes with less sugar. Additionally, a surplus of vegetables was encouraged to be utilized, such as making vegetable soup or cold dishes, effectively reducing food waste and creating dishes with a longer shelf life. | Humanitarian Organizations → Food Aid 145 | banana 42 jam 122 soup 1043 fruit 1166 vegetables 1416 food 3872 | |
| varkenstegenverspilling.nl | Pigs Against Waste | The website presents approximately two billion kilograms of food waste discarded annually in the Netherlands. Pigs are described as a crucial ally in combating food waste, due to their intelligence, omnivorous nature, and versatility. The website also contains information about the history of pigs in the popular novel 'Animal Farm' and an overview of books about pigs, as well as news articles about relevant developments such as the Food Plate of Dick Wermink. | Animals → Mammals 54 | food waste 54 facts 107 pig 173 book 11396 | |
| voedseltuinhethogeland.nl | Stichting Voedseltuin het Hogeland | Since 2017, the Voedseltuin het Hogeland has been located in Uithuizen, originally at Bovenhuizen and now at Dingeweg 3 Uithuizen (Tocama). The foundation cultivates almost entirely by hand fresh, unpesticided vegetables for the clients of the food banks in the province of Groningen. Volunteers are involved in the garden, with training provided on healthy food production and regular collaboration activities and open days organized. | Volunteering → Food Banks 184 | food bank 216 vegetables 1416 foundation 6678 volunteer 8367 garden 13129 | Het Hogeland → Uithuizen 187 |
| buitengewoonalmere.nl | Stichting Buitengewoon Almere | The foundation works with various organizations to reduce food waste and promote the self-sufficiency of low-income households. Since July 2018, the foundation has been officially established and operates entirely voluntarily, without compensation for board members except for the actual expenses incurred. Activities include collecting fresh food surpluses, offering them to people with insufficient funds, and promoting a circular economy. | Social Organization → General Social Organizations 38 | circular economy 365 household 382 food 3872 donation 5110 volunteer 8367 collaboration 16036 | Flevoland → Almere 7765 |
| eteninvriezen.nl | N.V. | The website covers various aspects of freezing food, including the correct techniques, the shelf life of frozen products, and storing different ingredients. Concrete examples are given of various types of food that can be frozen, such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, baked goods and drinks, as well as baby food and leftovers. The website emphasizes the importance of freezing to prevent bacterial growth and maintain food quality, and offers solutions for quickly preparing meals from the freezer. | Food → Cooking & Recipes 3989 | shelf life 18 freezing 32 meal 1638 food 3872 drink 5191 | |
| voedselmarkt.nl | Voedselmarkt.nl | The platform allows companies to place and manage advertisements for free and to make offers to find better deals. The website facilitates the discovery of new purchasing and selling channels for parties and contributes to reducing food waste. Recent news announces that Jacob Vlot, co-founder of Voedselmarkt.nl, has been included in the Goot500 list of benefactors. | E-Commerce → Marketplaces 1053 | supply 961 waste 1312 advertisement 1707 food 3872 party 5928 | |
| degroenekans.nl | The Groene Kans | The Groene Kans regularly organizes events in various neighborhoods of Amsterdam, such as Slotermeer, Osdorp, and Geuzenveld, where residents meet each other and can collect food that would otherwise be wasted. In the summer of 2024, two new Groene Kans locations will be launched, namely the Groene Kans Dijkgraafplein and the Groene Kans Marathonbuurt, in collaboration with various partners. On average, the Groene Kans has 55 regular visitors per week and reaches more than 625 unique individuals annually, highlighting the impact of the initiative on the community. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhood Organizations 1593 | partner 4272 community 7931 event 45199 | Amsterdam → Nieuw-West 844 |
| groentebrigademanna.nl | Groentebrigade Manna | The foundation receives donations of vegetables from North Holland farmers who have produce unsuitable for sale. Groentebrigade Manna sorts and distributes these vegetables to various organizations that then offer the products to people who need them. People can register to offer vegetables or make donations via the website. | Humanitarian Organizations → Food Aid 145 | produce 63 farmer 661 vegetables 1416 sponsorship 2686 donation 5110 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| chillbits.nl | ChillBits | ChillBits produces 'Tiny Bits', fresh ice cubes made from rescued vegetables and fruit, without any artificial flavors, colors, or fragrances. The ice cubes are 100% recyclable and help reduce water and plastic transport. The ease of use is explained in three steps: add ChillBits, add water, stir, and enjoy. | | ice cubes 20 recyclable 48 food waste 54 fruit 1166 vegetables 1416 drink 5191 | |
| deperserij.nl | Stichting de Perserij | Established in September 2023, the foundation collaborates with fruit growers, care farms, local shops, and neighborhood residents to process as much local fruit as possible. They produce a variety of drinks, including apple juice, pear juice, and carbonated beverages with unique flavors, hand-picked, washed, pressed, and bottled within a 25km radius of Muiderberg. The foundation organizes events such as the Winter Fair Muidenberg and offers a coloring contest with the chance to win free juice and a board game. | Food & Diet → Food Production 198 | harvest 275 fruit 1166 drink 5191 collaboration 16036 | Gooise Meren → Muiderberg 189 |
| uitvalvoedselweeropweg.nl | Waste Food | The website offers services for reusing wasted food from producers, supermarkets, and the hospitality sector. The platform provides an online solution for businesses that want to locally manage their supply and demand of waste food themselves. The organization develops new concepts and works with others to create circular meals and snacks using food that would otherwise be wasted. | E-Commerce → Marketplaces 1053 | food waste 54 circular 369 supply 961 concept 3338 hospitality 3491 | |
| depastabende.nl | Sophyn Greens | The Pasta Bende consists of companies and organizations working together to create a local and waste-free food chain. Sophyn Greens uses leftover vegetables and grains to produce delicious artisanal pasta, preventing nutrient loss. The project is supported by the Province of Zeeland and is an initiative of Sophyn Greens. | Entrepreneurship → Social Enterprises 299 | grain 192 province 518 pasta 1389 vegetables 1416 | Kapelle → Wemeldinge 118 |
| wageningseuitdaging.nl | Wageningse Uitdaging | The website describes the ‘Last Pick,’ a project that harvests leftover fruit from fruit growers in the Netherlands and distributes it through food banks and the Groente & Fruitbrigade. The Wageningse Uitdaging also organizes its own harvest activities, where teams and individuals harvest leftover fruit, with a recent example of 320 crates of apples in Zeewolde. The website offers opportunities to participate in harvest activities in September-October-November and promotes the organization through social media. | Volunteering → Food Banks 184 | food bank 216 supply 961 fruit 1166 volunteer 8367 | Gelderland → Wageningen 1949 |
| frigoamigo.nl | Stichting Duurzame Innovatie | Frigo Amigo offers practical refrigerators that provide an easy way to reduce food waste. The website informs about the extent of food waste in the Netherlands, where households are the largest contributors. Frigo Amigo encourages citizens to place their leftover products in the public refrigerators and share them, with certain food items excluded. | Social Issues & Welfare → Social Projects 20 | food waste 54 refrigerator 475 volunteer 8367 | |
| fruitigidee.nl | FruitigIdee | The FruitigIdee initiative was established in 2021 and involves a group of volunteers who harvest fruit for the Food Bank. During the 2023 harvest season, approximately 29,000 kg of fruit, mainly plums, apples, and pears, were harvested. The website provides information about upcoming harvesting activities, including cherry picking at the location in Doornenburg, and communicates via a Signal-App group. | Volunteering → Food Banks 184 | plum 24 cherry 66 food bank 216 harvest 275 fruit 1166 volunteer 8367 | Lingewaard → Doornenburg 129 |
| stockable.nl | Stockable | The website connects businesses that offer products for sale with businesses that want to purchase them. For sellers, the process involves uploading products, receiving bids, finalizing a deal, arranging transportation, and receiving payment. For buyers, it includes viewing offers, placing a bid, paying the invoice, and receiving delivery. | E-Commerce → B2B Marketplaces 14 | bid 230 deal 773 payment 1389 inventory 1613 transportation 2851 | |
| buurtkoelkast.nl | Buurtkoelkast | The website introduces the neighborhood refrigerator as a community initiative focused on sharing surplus food. It describes how the neighborhood refrigerator works: people can donate surplus food and people who need food can collect it. The website emphasizes the importance of the movement for a more sustainable world and a healthier neighborhood. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | neighbor 158 refrigerator 475 waste 1312 food 3872 donation 5110 community 7931 | |
| respirit.nl | House of re•spirit | The platform promotes a sustainable future by reusing edible and drinkable raw materials. The company connects pioneers in the food and beverage industry to develop new, sustainable products. The website sells a variety of products, such as beers and beets, made from reused raw materials. | Collaboration & Networking → Networking 1225 | pioneer 42 food waste 54 raw materials 446 beer 2887 sustainability 18451 | Vleuten - De Meern → De Meern 541 |
| boerenbundel.nl | Boerenbundel | The website offers vegetable and fruit boxes, delivering locally sourced food directly to customers' homes. It includes recipes, information about collaborations, and a blog, showcasing the organization's passion for sustainability and local communities. Figures on food waste in the Netherlands, such as waste generated by consumers, agriculture, hospitality, etc., are presented to illustrate the urgency of the Boerenbundel's mission. | Food → Local & Regional Products 930 | food waste 54 recipe 5142 collaboration 16036 | |
| nobin.nl | nobin | nobin operates office restaurants, specializing in preparing delicious and healthy food sourced from ingredients that would otherwise be discarded. The company addresses global food waste by partnering with Instock to rescue surplus ingredients and transforming them into meals for its customers. nobin offers a fixed-price, primarily vegetable-based three-course lunch with a rotating global theme, promoting both better taste and reduced waste. | Food → Restaurants & Dining 27325 | waste 1312 guest 1334 ingredients 2346 food 3872 restaurant 11215 menu 13856 | |
| veggiebox.nl | Veggiebox | Veggiebox has recently resumed operations after a summer break and is committed to rescuing vegetables and fruit. The website offers various packages, including a standard box (€9.49), a fruit box (€18.50), and a combo deal (€50.00). Veggiebox also provides blog posts and reviews with recipes, focusing on rescuing ‘forgotten’ vegetables and fruit and preventing food waste. | Produce & Vegetables → Vegetables 1070 Produce & Vegetables → Fruit 801 | fruit 1166 waste 1312 box 1982 recipe 5142 package 6112 blog 13392 | |
| voedsaamwestbrabant.nl | Stichting VoedSaam West-Brabant | VoedSaam West-Brabant is a foundation that implements the Soup Project, in which people with limited employment opportunities work together to make healthy soups using local ingredients. This project collaborates with local farmers, gardeners, and producers to stimulate sustainable food production and support the local economy, and distributes the soups to organizations like the Legion of Relief and SDW. The Soup Project offers work experience to students of Curio isk and contributes to reducing food waste by selling locally and creating a sustainable revenue model. | Food & Diet → Local Food Production 84 | soup 1043 community 7931 sustainability 18451 | Moerdijk → Zevenbergschen Hoek 669 |
| mealy.nl | Mealy | Mealy enables users to find meals and connect with chefs, while also promoting the sharing of food to reduce waste. Users can submit dishes, order them, pay using various methods, and provide feedback to improve the service. The app is free to download and requires an account, allowing users to contribute to a community improvement and create a positive change in people's lives. | Online Services → Platforms 537 | wallet 256 meal 1638 food 3872 app 4595 community 7931 | |
| food2share.nl | Food 2 Share | The organization provides temporary assistance to residents of Den Helder who are in a vulnerable financial situation. Food 2 Share strives to prevent food waste and promote sustainability. The long-term vision is a community where residents are self-sufficient and poverty and hunger are eradicated. | Social Issues → Poverty Prevention 55 | poverty 291 food 3872 donation 5110 municipality 6837 sustainability 18451 | North-Holland → Den Helder 1886 |