Trepo is a kitchen assistant that lets households digitize their pantry by scanning groceries, receipts, and fridge items into a virtual inventory. The system tracks consumption, waste, and leftovers, then generates meal ideas, grocery lists, and expiration reminders based on what’s actually in the kitchen. It combines a countertop scanner with a companion app to keep food organized, reduce waste, and simplify meal planning.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many households struggle to keep track of groceries, leftovers, and expiration dates, leading to food waste, duplicated purchases, and inefficient meal planning.
Solution
Trepo provides a kitchen assistant that digitizes food inventory by scanning groceries, receipts, fridge items, and leftovers. The device syncs with a companion app to maintain a real-time virtual pantry, automatically updating quantities as items are consumed, saved, or discarded. Based on the current inventory, Trepo generates meal suggestions, expiration alerts, and optimized grocery lists to help users use what they have and avoid unnecessary purchases. The system also logs waste events, allowing the app to refine recommendations and promote more efficient cooking habits. All functionality is delivered through a handheld scanner, a countertop stand, and the Trepo app, which receives free software updates.
Target Audience
Primary customers are busy households and individuals who want to streamline meal planning, minimize food waste, and simplify grocery shopping.
Features
- Quick scanning of groceries, receipts, fridge items, leftovers, and discarded food using a dedicated handheld device
- Real-time virtual pantry that automatically adjusts quantities when food is eaten, opened, saved, or tossed
- AI-driven meal suggestions that prioritize ingredients nearing expiration to reduce waste
- Automated grocery list generation based on current inventory, low-stock items, and planned recipes
- Step-by-step recipe guidance that leverages items already in the pantry
- Integrated app with free updates, expiration reminders, and habit tracking
- Includes countertop stand and USB‑C charger for convenient, consistent scanning