FREA GmbH
FREA GmbH is the world's first 100% plant-based and waste-free restaurant in Berlin. With regional, seasonal ingredients and in-house products, FREA focuses on sustainability and quality. Awarded as Germany's most sustainable restaurant, it inspires the gastronomy industry.
FREA GmbH: The world's first 100% plant-based and waste-free restaurant
editKey Products and Services
editFREA, based in Berlin, is a revolutionary restaurant that stands out for its unique concept as the world's first 100% plant-based and waste-free restaurant. The restaurant offers a diverse menu that consists of 80% German ingredients and 20% southern components such as lemons from Italy or olive oil from Spain. FREA places great importance on producing many of its products in-house, such as homemade chocolate, sourdough bread, and kombucha.
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of FREA is to promote a sustainable and healthy future for all. The company believes that sustainability, quality, and service can go hand in hand. FREA aims to be a role model for other gastronomy concepts and demonstrate that it is possible to be environmentally friendly while also offering high culinary quality. Entrepreneurs David and Jasmin Suchy emphasize the responsibility of the gastronomy industry to have a positive impact on people's consumption and the environment.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editFREA has set numerous sustainability goals that it implements consistently:
- Regional and seasonal foods: FREA supports local farms and uses seasonal ingredients to minimize transport distances and promote seasonal vegetables.
- Waste-free: Everything that is not processed or not eaten by guests goes into the in-house composting machine and is broken down into soil, which is then returned to the farmers.
- Ecological sources: Although FREA is not certified organic, it ensures that its sources are ecologically and organically grown.
- Short supply chains: FREA keeps supply chains short to reduce its ecological footprint and maintain fair partnerships with suppliers.
Awards and Recognition
editFREA was awarded Germany's most sustainable restaurant in 2020 and won the World Improver Award in the restaurant category. The jury highlighted that FREA has a striking impact on the gastronomy industry and serves as a lighthouse function, as the concept is scalable and applicable to different food offerings[1].