Foodforecast

AI-powered demand forecasting reducing food waste and improving efficiency across the food value chain

Sector FoodTech & Nutrition
Stage Series A
Headquarter Germany, Cologne
AI x Food Tech Digital Platform Food Waste Reduction

Foodforecast is a climate-tech company leveraging artificial intelligence to reduce food waste and optimize operational efficiency across the food and ultra-fresh food segment. Through its predictive analytics platform, Foodforecast enables businesses to accurately forecast demand, streamline production planning and minimize surplus, addressing one of the most pressing sustainability challenges in the global food system.

By integrating transaction-level sales data, weather patterns, seasonal trends and even local events, Foodforecast’s proprietary machine-learning models generate highly accurate demand predictions. This empowers food retailers, bakeries and quick-service restaurants to adjust production volumes accordingly, reducing overproduction, lowering disposal costs and improving margins.

Beyond cost savings, Foodforecast’s technology contributes directly to climate mitigation by preventing avoidable food waste and the associated greenhouse gas emissions embedded in production, logistics and disposal. With a scalable SaaS model and growing international footprint, Foodforecast is driving the transition toward a more resource-efficient, data-driven and sustainable food economy.

Justus Lauten

Food waste is not just a sustainability issue. It’s a data problem hiding in plain sight. At foodforecast, we use AI to bring precision to demand planning and help retailers and producers significantly reduce waste while improving margins. ECBF immediately recognised the systemic relevance of that approach. Their team combines real sector expertise with a strong impact mindset, challenging us to scale responsibly and measure what truly matters. With their support, we’re turning better forecasting into tangible environmental and economic value.

Justus Lauten

CEO & Founder

Foodforecast