LESS
LESS CO transforms surplus food into premium beverages using a Valorisation as a Service (VaaS) model, producing alcoholic beers from unused bread and grains under the CRUST brand and non-alcoholic sodas from fruit byproducts under the CROP brand. This approach addresses food waste in the hospitality and retail sectors while creating sustainable economic value and promoting environmental responsibility.
- Clean Technology
- Hospitality & Travel Technology
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Retail Technology
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The hospitality and retail sectors face significant challenges in managing surplus food, leading to substantial waste and economic losses. Traditional disposal methods contribute to environmental problems and fail to capture the embedded value of these resources.
Solution
LESS CO offers a "Valorisation as a Service" (VaaS) model that transforms surplus food into premium beverages. The company partners with businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors to repurpose unused bread, grains, and fruit byproducts. These materials are then processed into alcoholic beers under the CRUST brand and non-alcoholic sodas under the CROP brand. This approach provides a sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional waste disposal, creating value from otherwise discarded resources.
Target Audience
The primary customers are businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors seeking sustainable and economically beneficial solutions for managing surplus food.
Features
- Valorisation as a Service (VaaS) model for food waste management
- Production of alcoholic beers (CRUST brand) from surplus bread and grains
- Production of non-alcoholic sodas (CROP brand) from fruit byproducts
- Sustainable alternative to traditional waste disposal methods