What is Eco Eats?
Save food, save money, save the planet — We connect surplus meals from SA cafés, restaurants and bakeries to thrifty diners. No sign-up fees just a small commission per sale—merchants recover costs, customers save cash, and food waste is cut. 👉 ecoeats.co.za
Problem
Restaurants, cafés, and bakeries in South Africa discard surplus meals, leading to food waste, lost revenue for businesses, and higher costs for consumers unable to access affordable meals.
Solution
A platform (mobile app/website) where merchants list surplus meals at discounted prices, enabling users to connect with surplus meals from local businesses. Example: A café sells unsold pastries via Eco Eats at half-price, reducing waste and attracting customers.
Customers
Café/restaurant owners and managers in SA seeking to reduce waste and recover costs + budget-conscious diners (students, young professionals) looking for affordable meals.
Unique Features
No sign-up fees for merchants, commission-based model, triple value proposition (businesses recover costs, users save money, planet benefits from reduced waste).
User Comments
Saves money on meals
Easy to use for businesses
Reduces guilt about food waste
Supports local eateries
Limited availability in some areas
Traction
Launched in South Africa (specific user numbers/revenue not publicly disclosed); global food waste apps like Too Good To Go have 85M+ users, suggesting growth potential.
Market Size
The global food waste management market was valued at $69 billion in 2022 (Grand View Research), with apps like Too Good To Go saving 250M+ meals worldwide as of 2023.
