The Explorer is a one-of-a-kind search engine that showcases profitable climate solutions from all over the world which are part of an ever-growing, curated, and publicly-accessible database. Select your profile, your needs and climate goals to discover the solutions that fit best with your situation.

Explore Learn more

Cancel Confirm

My Search Alerts

The Solutions Explorer lets you create alerts that match your needs. You can create several alerts and you will receive a notification each time a new Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions is labeled and matches your filters.

Your Search Alerts will show up here.


Sign in to create alerts for your filters and search terms.

Sign in

Don't have an account?

Sign up

My Favorites

The Solutions Explorer lets you shortlist your favorite solutions.

Your favorites will show up here.


Sign in to add a solution to your favorites.

Sign in

Don't have an account?

Sign up

Contact the Solution's Provider

You can contact each Solution’s Provider through the « Solutions Explorer » contact form. The team will also follow up to make sure you’ll have an answer to your request.

Your contact form will show up here.




Sign in to contact the Solution's Provider

Sign in

Don't have an account?

Sign up

My Account

Sign in

Don't have an account?

Sign up

KITRO

Simplifying food waste management for commercial kitchen

January 2019
Gallery KITRO 1
Gallery KITRO 1
01.

Identification

KITRO empowers the food service industry to reduce their food waste by addressing operational inefficiencies and operating more cost efficiently. By tackling food waste outlets can increase their food profit margin by 2-6%.

Founded in 2017, KITRO is a Swiss startup embarking on a global challenge by harnessing the power of technology and using it for sustainable change. Created by hospitality insiders, the company strives to bring back the value of food, so it is appreciated and not wasted. With artificial intelligence as the foundation, KITRO offers an automated food waste data collection and analysis solution that can be adopted by food and beverage outlets worldwide. Customers are empowered to prevent unnecessary waste through long-term data collection and optimized operational practices. They can benefit from 8% savings in their annual food cost and reduce up to 60% of avoidable food waste.

Label Date January 31, 2019
By KITRO
From Switzerland
Maturity stage Prototype testing in the real world
Looking For Partners in food waste management, customers, investors, political visibility.
02.

Implementation Stories

KITRO by KITRO
Implemented by Senevita Group, Property: Bernerrose in Zollikon  (Switzerland) in 2022

After identifying a major problem in the management of their food waste, Bernerrose, one of the Senevita group's 40 retirement homes, decided in 2022 to launch an analysis with KITRO to understand the problem areas and implement improvements. On average, this facility welcomes 550 patients a day. The measurements were implemented in the à la carte restaurant, which also includes a salad buffet, as well as for room service waste.

Result

In the first six months of measurement, the customer was able to reduce its emissions by 1.4 tonnes of CO2eq, and prevent over 1 200 meals from being thrown away.

03.

The environmental benefits

  • Reduction of avoidable food waste by up to 60%.
  • Lead to reduction of CO2 emissions, water and land usage and other wasted resources.
04.

The Financial benefits

  • Increase in food profit margin by up to 6%.
05.

Activity Region

  • /

Europe

Switzerland, Germany,

  • Headquarters
  • Activity
06.

Company Profile

KITRO

We automate food waste management ensuring all food waste is tracked, measured and reduced in commercial kitchens.

View company profile
Headquarters 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
07.

Networking Partner

CleantechAlps

As an expert for the innovation scene in energy and environmental technologies, CleantechAlps (Sion, Switzerland) is a hub for the cleantech ecosystem, connecting its stakeholders with relevant partners.

View partner profile
Solutions Associated 65
08.

Related Topics

Contact the Solution Provider Add to Favorites

The information set out above, is solely for the purposes of information and the Solar Impulse Foundation does not provide any guarantee as to its authenticity, completeness or accuracy. This information does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy into, transact or to enter into any agreement with any of the parties or persons mentioned above. Potential investors or interested parties are solely responsible for their investment or business decisions and for performing any due diligence required by the circumstances. The innovator KITRO has asserted ownership of the intellectual property rights for images, videos, and content showcased above, affirming full and unrestricted usage rights, and has provided explicit permission for the Solar Impulse Foundation to publish such information designated as "public" in the application form.