Beans offers a platform for purchasing surplus and near-expiry food products, directly addressing food waste and high grocery prices by delivering these items to consumers across France. By transforming logistical inefficiencies into savings, customers can save up to €160 monthly while accessing over 1,000 discounted products that would otherwise go unsold.
Funding
$125K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional supermarket supply chains often reject food products that do not meet strict logistical criteria, even if they are still safe and edible. This results in significant food waste due to short dates, excess production, seasonal items, packaging changes, or foreign labels. Consumers miss out on opportunities to purchase these perfectly good items at reduced prices.
Solution
Beans is an online marketplace that connects consumers with surplus and near-expiry food products, preventing waste and offering discounts. The platform sources items that are typically discarded due to logistical inefficiencies, cosmetic imperfections, or nearing their "best before" dates, and delivers them directly to customers. By partnering with suppliers to rescue these products, Beans provides an affordable way for consumers to access a wide range of groceries, including pantry staples, snacks, and household goods. The company ensures transparency by providing clear information about product dates and origins, while offering savings compared to traditional retail prices.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is consumers in France who are looking for affordable groceries and are interested in reducing food waste.
Features
- Online platform offering a wide selection of discounted food and household products.
- Focus on rescuing products with short dates, overstock, or packaging updates.
- Detailed product descriptions including "best before" dates and any relevant information.
- Delivery across metropolitan France.
- Newsletter signup for a 10% discount on the first order.
- Mobile-friendly website for easy browsing and ordering.
- Secure payment processing.