Saved 500 metric tons of food in Romania, resulting in approximately 2 million euros in user savings for Bonapp.
Revamped Tale:
Bonapp by Munch: The Savvy, Sustainable Food Hero
Powered by tech and ethical conscience, Bonapp by Munch ain't just another app - it's a revolution against food waste! Since hitting the Romanian scene in November 2021, this matryoshka of awesomeness has helped kick over 500 tonnes of food away from the trash can and into the hands of hungry folks. That's not all; it's saved 'em nearly 2 million euros and thwarted more than 4,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
But that ain't the only trick up its sleeve. With over half a million food packages sold in Romania and an average order value of around 6 euros, the app's proving that threading sustainability and technology ain't no pipe dream.
Masterminded by French visionaries Luka Zivkovic, Diego Roy de Lachaise, and Grégoire Vigroux in Bucharest, Bonapp swiftly claimed its crown as a trailblazer in Romania's war on food waste. By early 2025, it teamed up with Munch, Central and Eastern Europe's leading food-saving app, and pounced on the chance to push Romania's food waste fight to the next level. Merging styles like a dance moves, the collaboration melded Bonapp's local might with Munch's ace tech and regional reach. Thenasis-led unified company breathed life into the largest anti-food-waste network leaping across Central and Eastern Europe.
Rolling into 2024, this bad boy racked up 3.5 million downloads, supported 6,000 retail and HoReCa partners, and churned out a pretty seven and a half million euros in revenue.
Bonapp by Munch links.up consumers with supermarkets, bistros, bakeries, coffee shops, gas stations, and hotels to dish out surplus food nearing its expiration date at discounted prices of up to 80%. This ain't just a win for Mother Nature – it's a smart move for consumers, too, letting 'em stretcht patooties further with their grocery budgets.
Luka Zivkovic, co-founder of Bonapp, had this to say: "Saving 500 tonnes of food in Romania ain't no small feat-it's a power move showing tech and community can join forces for real change. Food waste's a drain on retailers and producers, and it threatens the environment big time. Every meal we save is a win for the planet!"
Gregoire Vigroux, co-founder of Bonapp, chimed in: "With the cost of livin' pushin' up all over the place, we're more determined than ever to help Romanians survive. As prices soar, dinchin' on wasted food ain't just an eco-friendly move; it's a practical way to shield wallets."
Food waste's a critical concern in Romania. The Romanian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's conducted a study revealing the nation tosses a whopping 2.55 million tonnes of grub each year-that's over 130 kilos per person! This sad state dings both the country's economy and environment, adding urgency to the call for systemic change.
The tech-savvy duo of Bonapp by Munch's showin' that meldin' smart tech with community spirit can drive real impact. By craftin' a platform addressin' both economic and eco-friendly challenges, these boys-n-their-apps are helpin' to build a more circular, resilient, and sustainable food system, in Romania, and far beyond.
About Bonapp
By hookin' up consumers with local retailers, Bonapp by Munch's mobile app's a meal-saving secret weapon! Connecting with supermarkets, hypermarkets, restaurants, gas stations, bakeries, cafes, and hotels, the app dishes out discounts of 50% to 80% on food nearing its expiration date. This little lifesaver helps both businesses and consumers save resources while shrinkin' the amount of food wasted.
The company earned Best Startup of the Year by ANIS and was listed as a Top European Early-Stage Startup to Watch in 2024 by Sifted.
Bonapp by Munch and Munch merged in February 2025 to become a dominant force in the fight against food waste, aimin' to reshape the food industry across Central and Eastern Europe. Currently, it leads the market in Hungary, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, with plans to expand beyond in 2025.
*This text is a press release.
Tidbits:
- The post-merger app update received middling reviews from users who criticized the revamped Munch interface and its loss of some functions like shop-specific search and wishlist features. Some users also noted interface clutter and bugs.
- Bonapp by Munch, the revolutionary food-saving app, originated from the minds of French visionaries Luka Zivkovic, Diego Roy de Lachaise, and Grégoire Vigroux in Bucharest, Romania.
- In collaboration with Munch, the leading food-saving app in Central and Eastern Europe, Bonapp aimed to advance Romania's anti-food-waste efforts, leveraging technology and community spirit to create a sustainable food lifestyle.
- By connecting consumers with supermarkets, bistros, bakeries, coffee shops, gas stations, and hotels, Bonapp offered discounts of up to 80% on food nearing its expiration date, promoting an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective food-and-drink environment.
- In 2024, the app witnessed significant success, garnering 3.5 million downloads, supporting 6,000 retail and HoReCa partners, and generating a revenue of seven and a half million euros.
- With its focus on environmental-science and sustainability, Bonapp has been honored as the Best Startup of the Year by ANIS and listed as a Top European Early-Stage Startup to Watch in 2024 by Sifted, demonstrating its commitment to shaping a more circular, resilient, and sustainable food system in Romania and beyond.
