Vytal Global operates the world's largest reusable system for food and beverage service across various sectors including events, catering, and restaurants. The company manages the entire reusable lifecycle, offering integrated solutions for operations, point of sale, and brand engagement. This end-to-end service simplifies sustainability for clients by handling logistics, cleaning, and high-return tracking.
Funding
$6.6M 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
Single-use packaging for takeout meals contributes significantly to environmental waste, and current recycling efforts are insufficient to address the problem. Restaurants and consumers lack convenient and cost-effective alternatives that reduce reliance on disposable containers.
Solution
Vytal offers a digital, deposit-free reusable packaging system for takeout and delivery, enabling consumers to borrow containers from participating restaurants and return them within 14 days. Users download the Vytal app to scan a QR code on the container, borrow it, and then return the used container to any partner restaurant. Vytal containers are designed for all types of food and drinks, are leak-proof, and microwave-safe. By partnering with Vytal, restaurants can comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, reduce waste-disposal costs, and attract environmentally conscious customers.
Target Audience
Vytal targets restaurants, bistros, and cafes that offer takeout services, as well as environmentally conscious consumers seeking to reduce single-use packaging waste.
Features
- Mobile app (iOS and Android) for container borrowing and returns via QR code scanning
- Network of over 6,500 partner restaurants across Europe
- Containers suitable for all food types, including bowls, pizza, sushi, and burgers
- Containers are leak-proof and microwave-safe
- No integration with existing IT systems required for partner restaurants
- Offline map available for users who prefer not to use the app