Zurich, Switzerland
KITRO, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Switzerland, is revolutionizing food waste management in commercial kitchens worldwide. With its slogan, "Food Waste Reduction for Commercial Kitchens," the company leverages a combination of AI, hardware, and industry expertise to optimize food inventory management.
Their flagship product, the KITRO TARE, is an innovative tool that seamlessly identifies discarded items in real-time, providing data-driven insights into waste. This solution is complemented by a user-friendly dashboard that visualizes waste patterns, cost implications, and prioritizes areas for improvement. Additionally, users benefit from continuous support, including onboarding and quarterly reviews by dedicated experts.
Boasting partnerships with over 500 kitchens in 40+ countries, including major players like Hyatt, Marriott, and Four Seasons, KITRO claims to deliver up to 60% food waste reduction and 2–8% annual food cost savings. The company's recent Early VC investment in November 2024 by Pymwymic and Zintinus underscores its growth potential in the AI, Food and Beverage, Hardware, Information Technology, SaaS, and Waste Solution sectors.
