Tackling Food Waste, One Restaurant at a Time.

At Bazaro, we envision a world where every plate of food is a triumph, not a source of waste. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and fostering human collaboration, we are spearheading a movement to empower the restaurant industry with smarter decision-making, significant food waste reduction, and a commitment to sustainability. Together, we can transform every challenge into an opportunity for a brighter, more sustainable future.

Our Founding Story

In 2012, Sam moved to Sweden and found himself at the heart of Gothenburg's bustling restaurant scene. While managing multiple establishments, he uncovered a startling truth:

Food waste was not only costing businesses millions but also costing our planet dearly by significantly contributing to climate change.

The bins behind the restaurants were overflowing with food waste, representing missed opportunities for savings, sustainability, and meaningful change.

Sam knew that food waste wasn't just a local issue; it was a global crisis demanding immediate action. He understood the critical need to act locally while thinking globally. Addressing food waste in restaurants could not only save individual businesses millions but also trigger a transformative ripple effect throughout the entire food supply chain, revolutionizing our approach to sustainability.

Driven by this urgent vision, we founded Bazaro with one clear goal:

“To reduce food waste by empowering restaurants with smarter tools and insights.”

From Vision to Movement

From the challenges of those early struggles emerged a new concept: Bazaro InvoiceIQ. This solution zeroed in on the core needs of restaurant owners, streamlining finances and simplifying purchases. By making operations smoother for restaurants, Bazaro earned trust, forged partnerships, and collected the data necessary to reignite its broader mission.

Today, with over 1,000 customers on board, Bazaro has evolved from a product into a movement. InvoiceIQ paved the way for a new chapter: Bazaro KitchenFlow, launched in 2024. KitchenFlow is more than just software; it's a game-changer for restaurants, empowering them to gain control, make informed decisions, and reduce waste with precision.

But we're not stopping there. By 2026, our goal is ambitious yet clear: to provide accurate, actionable data to restaurants, producers, and policymakers, aiming to reduce food waste across the entire food chain.

“This isn't just about saving costs; it's about saving our planet.”

Why Bazaro Matters?

Food waste isn't just a problem for businesses — it's a global crisis. Every year, billions of tons of food go to waste while millions go hungry. The environmental toll is staggering: wasted food contributes to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At Bazaro, we believe we can change that.