wisefood GmbH

Wisefood GmbH, founded in 2017 in Garching near Munich, is an innovative food-tech company specializing in the development and production of sustainable disposable and reusable solutions for the gastronomy and retail sectors. The company originally started as a student project and has since developed into one of the fastest-growing sustainable trading companies in Germany.

Wisefood offers a wide range of sustainable products, including edible and non-edible disposable packaging such as plates, cups, straws, and cutlery. The products are made from materials like palm leaves, wood, paper, and apple fibers, which are highly renewable and regenerative. A highlight of the range is the edible straws and spoons made from apple pomace, a byproduct of apple juice production. These products are not only environmentally friendly but also healthy and tasty[2][3][5].

The mission of Wisefood is to replace plastic disposable tableware with sustainable and innovative alternatives. The company is committed to fair trade and environmentally friendly production. Wisefood supports environmental protection by conserving resources and reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste. The company's values include sustainability, innovation, and promoting a healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyle[2][3].

Wisefood has set ambitious sustainability goals. Since its founding, the company has replaced over 100 million plastic straws that would have otherwise polluted the oceans. Wisefood's products are climate-neutral and compostable, which extends the product lifespan and ensures breakdown after use. The company aims for a fully balanced carbon dioxide balance and continuously works on developing new, more sustainable formulations and manufacturing methods[3].

Wisefood supplies retail and wholesale in Germany and exports its products to over 30 countries worldwide. The company has numerous renowned customers such as GORILLAS, ALDI, REWE, EDEKA, TRANSGOURMET, and METRO and has been honored with various awards, including the "Germany Land of Ideas" award, the TRANSGOURMET Newcomer Award, and the EIT Food Award. The international expansion has been supported by the German Accelerator, a funding program of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy[3].

Wisefood GmbH is a pioneer in the development of sustainable disposable and reusable solutions and has quickly become one of the leading companies in this field. With its innovative approach and strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection, Wisefood makes a substantial contribution to reducing plastic waste and promotes an environmentally friendly lifestyle.

• 1 - https://www.startbase.de/organization/wisefood/
• 2 - https://www.wisefood.eu
• 3 - https://www.wisefood.eu/pages/story
• 4 - https://www.so-geht-saechsisch.de/gruenden-unternehmen/start-up/wisefood
• 5 - https://www.wisefood.nl