Plenti is India’s first dedicated surplus food marketplace, seamlessly connecting local restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and grocery outlets with customers looking for high‑quality meals, baked goods, snacks, and desserts at 40–80% off original prices. Our mission is threefold: reduce food waste, support small vendors, and make great food accessible to everyone—while building a sustainable, scalable model that benefits communities and the planet.

1. How It Works

1. Vendor Upload: In the hours before closing or when inventory peaks, vendors list surplus food “Plenti Packs” via our intuitive vendor portal. Each listing includes photos, original price, discounted price, pickup window, and estimated CO₂ savings per order.
2. Customer Discovery: On the Plenti mobile app, users browse three main categories—Meals, Baked Goods, and Snacks & Desserts—each featuring curated feeds (e.g., “Featured Today,” “Near You,” “Top Rated”). Clear labels show discount percentages and CO₂ avoided, empowering eco‑conscious choices.
3. Easy Ordering & Pickup: Customers reserve their pack, pay in‑app, and arrive during the specified pickup window to collect fresh, ready‑to‑go items. No delivery fees or hidden charges—just inclusive pricing.
4. Zero Food Left Behind: Unsold packs at the end of the window are automatically earmarked for donation. Our logistics partners then work with vetted NGO networks to redistribute wholesome meals to those in need, closing the loop on food waste.

2. Key Features & Benefits

• Win‑Win Discounts: Customers enjoy premium food at 40–80% off, while vendors recover costs on items that would otherwise be disposed of.
• Carbon Impact Metrics: Every pack displays an estimated CO₂ savings figure—calculated using India‑specific food waste emission factors—so consumers can track their environmental footprint.
• Seamless Vendor Dashboard: Vendors access real‑time order tracking, payment settlements, analytics on popular SKUs, and automated inventory management links to upcoming “smart discount” features that dynamically adjust pricing based on expiry proximity.
• Social Responsibility Built‑In: Unsold inventory is donated to registered NGOs, helping to tackle both food waste and hunger simultaneously.
• Scalable Technology: Our React Native front‑end and cloud‑hosted back‑end ensure rapid feature rollout, multi‑city expansion, and easy integration with supermarket and distributor partners for future wholesale “expiry management” modules.

3. Impact & Growth Potential

• Environmental: By rescuing surplus inventory, Plenti diverts tons of food from landfills, cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
• Economic: Vendors unlock incremental revenue streams; small eateries gain visibility among budget‑conscious consumers.
• Social: Partnering with NGOs ensures that surplus food feeds the underprivileged, addressing India’s paradox of massive food waste alongside persistent hunger.

4. Roadmap & Future Extensions

• Intelligent Discounts: AI‑driven pricing recommendations to maximize sell‑through and extend vendor margins.
• B2B SaaS Module: A dashboard for wholesalers and supermarkets to manage expiries, forecast demand, and automate Plenti feed uploads.
• Subscription Loyalty: A “Plenti Pass” offering free priority pickup, additional CO₂ saving badges, and exclusive member deals.