Yindii has announced its expansion to Singapore to tackle food waste. Following launches in Thailand and Hong Kong, and reaching a milestone of saving over 200,000 meals and offsetting 500,000kg of CO2, Yindii will bring its platform to the Singaporean market.
Addressing a global challenge
Food waste is a pressing global issue that demands urgent action. Approximately one-third of all food produced worldwide ends up wasted. This is especially alarming considering nearly 800 million people face daily hunger, while food waste alone contributes to a staggering 10% of global CO2 emissions. The scale of food waste highlights an inefficiency in the global food systems, leading to a loss of resources and effort.
Tackling food waste in Singapore, and Yindii’s mission in South East Asia
The problem of food waste is not negligible in Singapore, which faces a challenge with over 2,200 tons of food discarded daily, a 23% increase since 2020, according to National Environment Agency (NEA). With over 50 stores listed in Singapore, Yindii plans to address this issue and further expand its mission across South East Asia.
Yindii’s approach: Connecting customers with surplus food
Yindii connects customers with surplus food. Using its mobile app, users can find with unsold food from premium bakeries, restaurants, and supermarkets in their chosen location, like fresh salads, sandwiches, grocery items, or pastries and bread. By rescuing a “surprise food bag”, usually from 50% to 80% off retail price, customers save edible food that would otherwise be discarded and offset 2.5kg of CO2 emissions.
Joining forces with brands to combat food waste
“Collaborating with leading brands such as PAUL Bakery and SaladStop is pivotal in transforming the food industry in Singapore,” said Louis-Alban Batard, co-founder of Yindii. “These partnerships demonstrate how businesses can innovate to address environmental challenges. By joining Yindii, these pioneers are leading the fight against food waste, promoting sustainability, and inspiring others to follow suit.”
David Yang, CEO APAC for PAUL Bakery, commented: “At Paul Bakery, sustainability is a core value, and our partnership with Yindii strengthens our efforts to reduce food waste. We are excited to see our products being enjoyed by those who appreciate them, thanks to this collaboration.”
Adrien Desbaillets, CEO of SALADSTOP, added: “SaladStop is very proud to see the partnership with Yindii grow in the region. It illustrates how we conceive our relationships with small and medium companies: we build efficient long-term relationships with scalable start-ups to help us develop innovative and sustainable solutions faster for our consumers!”
