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🧩 Auchan and Munch: A partnership leading to sustainability and innovation🧩 In the spring of this year, Auchan Retail Magyarország and Munch formed a showcase, paradigm-of-sorts for the strategic collaboration that saves food across borders. The impressive statistic reads as follows: 95% sell-through for Munch packs among all Auchan stores in Hungary. This is the result of innovations aiming to achieve objectives collectively. From the very beginning, through Munch's platform, Auchan has: - Saved more than 100 million HUF in food in just a few months, - Conceived and designed an easy-to-implement internal process for everyday operations to use in the saving of food. 🔑 Key to Successful Collaboration "This cooperation transcends what is traditionally termed as collaboration," Kirill Perepelica, co-founder of Munch, said. "This requires continual innovation and improvement, truly, great packages that deliver for the customer and sustainability." Moreover, internal enthusiasm underpins Auchan's commitment to sustainability. In this way, business priorities are blended with ESG priorities. 📈 The result? Scalable, impact-generating initiatives that become the paradigms of food retail sustainability partnerships. Let's reimagine together the future of food retail. 🌍 

Two inspiring days at the Corvinus University of Budapest Career and Business Festival! 🎓 On November 12-13, we had the privilege of being part of the Corvinus Career and Business Festival at Corvinus University of Budapest. Representing Munch, András Kosdi-Kovács, Réka Papik and Odett Klemm had the pleasure of meeting curious, motivated students eager to learn more about sustainable initiatives and career opportunities at our company. 💡Highlights from the event: - Engaging in conversations with students passionate about making a difference. - Sharing our journeys at Munch and what it's like to work for a company with a mission to combat food waste.  - Discussing career opportunities for young talents who want to grow with us. - Getting positive feedback about the Munch app from the students already using it. Seeing so many enthusiastic students interested in combining their career goals with a sustainable, meaningful cause was truly inspiring. 🦸🏻♀️ Thank you, Corvinus, for hosting such an amazing event! 

Last week we held a press event in Budapest where we introduced the "Hungarian Food-waste landscape" made by us. Thanks to everybody who joined us 💚

🌍 3 Million Packages Saved! 🌍 We are beyond proud to share that Munch has reached an incredible milestone – we've officially saved 3 million food packages globally! 🎉 Across 4 countries, with the help of 4,000 partners and more than 2 million food savers, we've worked together to make a real impact. This achievement wouldn't be possible without our incredible partners – SPAR Magyarország, PENNY Česká republika, PENNY Hungary, Auchan Retail Magyarország, Starbucks, and many others – who have joined forces with us to fight food waste. Together, we've saved food that would have otherwise gone to waste, saved valuable resources, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. 🌱 A massive thank you to our dedicated team, whose hard work and passion drive these achievements every day. And of course, a big thank you to our customers for supporting our mission to build a more sustainable future. 💚 Together, we’re making a difference, one meal at a time. 🍴

🚀 Meet the Team Series: Spotlight on Erika Šimková, our CZ Partner Success Specialist 🚀 Every week, we’re introducing you to a different team member, sharing their journey and experiences at Munch! 🎙️ This week, let’s dive into the story of Erika, who's passionate about building strong partnerships, ensuring food doesn't go to waste, and discovering behind-the-scenes insights from our partners! 🍽️🤝 What initiatives or activities at Munch do you find most rewarding? As a Partner Success Specialist, I regularly communicate with our partners to ensure our collaboration benefits both sides 🤝. What I find most rewarding is seeing the positive impact — our partners’ packages are selling well, and thanks to Munch, they’re not throwing good quality food away 🚮❌. Personal meetings with owners and managers are also very enriching; learning their stories and getting behind-the-scenes insights makes me feel like a part of their journey. What qualities do you think are essential for a successful team? Being open-minded, respectful, and aligned with the company's mission are key qualities. A successful team has clear and efficient communication 🗣️ and continuously strives for improvement. What I love about Munch is that whether it’s managers or co-founders, everyone is open to feedback and discussion. They genuinely want to hear our suggestions, which helps us move forward and makes the team feel seen and heard 👂🤍. What motivated you to join Munch? Before working at Munch, I knew the app well and used it a few times myself 📱. Having spent almost 9 years in gastronomy, I saw much food going to waste. The idea of saving food spoke to me, and as a foodie, it’s also a fun way to discover new food spots! When the opportunity came to join Munch, I knew it was a great match — bringing together my experience in hospitality, marketing, and consulting in a role that aligns with my values. 🍴 What’s one item on your bucket list you hope to check off soon? I love traveling and exploring new places, and one of my bucket list items is visiting New York. It's been on my list for the past 15 years 🗓️, and this November, it’s finally going to come true! 🎉

As part of our series introducing the incredible people behind Munch, we’re excited to introduce Mihaela Matei, Sales Team Lead in Romania. 💼 What do you think makes Munch a great place to work? Munch is a great place to work because you have the opportunity to work only with passionate people who are not afraid of pulling up their sleeves to make things happen. Also, doing more with less trains your creativity a lot, here you have to think outside the box regularly. ✨ What qualities do you think are essential for a successful team? I think the most important quality in a successful team is to always have each other's back. My team members understood that individual success isn't as sweet as the group's. 🍬 Also, resilience, open communication, engagement, and openness to constant challenges are qualities met in my successful team. How has your role evolved since you started at Munch? I joined Munch in January 2024 as a Key Account Manager and signed the first Key Account in Romania. At the official launch date in the country, 47% of the active partners were onboarded by me. Since the 15th of August, I've been promoted to a Romanian Sales Team Lead, having responsibility independent sales team, the KA team, and also the national expansion. 💥 What are the three words that can describe you the most? storyteller, joyful, hardworking 🗣️ Stay tuned, because the series continues...

New series - Introducing the people behind Munch 🤗 We are happy to announce the launch of a new series, where you will get to know our team members better through mini-interviews. In the first episode, we would like to introduce András Kosdi-Kovács, our People & Culture Manager, who works tirelessly every day with his professional approach and reliable personality to make Munch a welcoming and inspiring work environment for everyone. 🌱 1. How would you describe the company culture at Munch? 🚪 The company culture is characterized by the fact that every team member feels a personal connection to Munch's vision and mission, which means we work together wholeheartedly towards a common goal. The work environment is based on trust, one of the cornerstones of which is the Open Door Policy: anyone can approach me, their team leader, or the founders with any question or problem so that we can solve difficulties together. Naturally, all conversations are treated confidentially, and if further steps are needed, we work out those steps together with the team members involved. As a result, we can resolve issues before they escalate into more serious personal or professional conflicts within the team.   2. What qualities do you think are essential for a successful team? 🙌 The most important qualities are helpfulness and the courage to ask for help. Everyone in the team has different strengths, so it's important that when faced with a challenge, we can rely on each other. No one is alone with their tasks: today I help my teammates, and tomorrow they will help me.   3. How has your role evolved since you started at Munch? 📈 I've come a long way at Munch, starting as an Operations Specialist and becoming the People & Culture Manager. I joined the company in the summer of 2022 as part of the Operations Team. During the interview, I mentioned that as a student specializing in HR, this was the direction I was most interested in for the future. Shortly after I started, I was involved in recruitment processes, and a few months later, I took over HR entirely. I worked as a solo HR Generalist for nearly a year, and last year, I established my team, so my main focus became employee well-being and company culture.   4. If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why? 🇮🇹 I would live in Italy because I am very attracted to the life-affirming, positive attitude typical of Italians. I particularly love Italian culture and cuisine, and a year would give me enough time to explore every city, coastline, and mountain region.

🌟 Meet the Munch Market Team! 🌟 As part of our series introducing the incredible teams behind Munch, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the people behind one of our projects: Munch Market. Munch Market is all about rescuing food at every stage, directly from manufacturers. We offer seasonal products, items nearing expiration, slow-moving stock, and those with slight imperfections. Our innovative approach includes well-known brands, Hungarian products, and a variety of free-from foods. Our team is united in building this groundbreaking initiative, continually exploring new opportunities. The synergy between our procurement and marketing ensures seamless support for each other, driving our success. The team is always ready to assist the customers and ensure a great experience for our users. By continuously scouting for innovative solutions and partnerships, we enhance our offerings. Additionally, we utilize data-driven insights to refine our strategies and maximize impact. Hear from our Project Manager, Peter Klembala: "It's awesome to be part of Munch's latest innovation, Munch Market, as we extend our fight against excess food to the manufacturing sector. Our amazing team tackles this challenge with the mindset that waste starts at the beginning of a product cycle, so we aim to prevent it there. This initiative is set to elevate Munch to new heights in our mission to reduce food waste!"💬 Join us in celebrating the Munch Market team and their dedication to transforming food rescue! Together, we're making a difference, one rescued product at a time. 🌍💚

🚀 Munch Values: Think outside the box! 🚀 At Munch, being bold and innovative isn't just encouraged—it's essential. We believe that challenging the status quo is the key to driving growth and achieving excellence. We encourage our team members to take risks and try unconventional methods because it's through these bold moves that we find new paths to success. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and it’s how we stay ahead. We use creativity to discover new approaches and solve problems in unique ways. Taking risks sometimes means making mistakes, but that’s okay! What’s important is that we learn from these mistakes and keep moving forward. We also place a strong emphasis on developing risk-reward assessment skills. Making informed decisions is key to our growth and success. We want our team members to understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of their actions and to make choices that drive us forward. Most importantly, we want everyone to have fun while experimenting with new ideas. The process of innovation should be exciting and enjoyable. We believe that when our team enjoys the journey, the results are even more impressive. We’re committed to fostering a culture where creativity thrives and boldness is celebrated. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and driving forward together! 💪

🚀 Introducing Our Product and Development Team at Munch! 🚀 As part of our ongoing series to introduce the amazing teams behind Munch, today we spotlight our incredible Product and Development Team based in our HQ in Budapest. This talented group is the backbone behind the systems and applications used across all four countries we operate in. They are responsible for developing and enhancing the mobile applications used by our customers and partners to ensure a smooth and enjoyable munching experience. 💻 One of the standout qualities of our Product and Development Team is their dedication to crafting high-quality products. They do it by continuous discovery of customer and partner needs, thorough internal and external testing, and a relentless pursuit of code quality and system reliability. 👩🏻💻👨🏻💻 And guess what? Last week we just launched our new app in Hungary both for our customers and for our partners. 😍 Renata Fulmer, our Product Manager, beautifully sums up the team's spirit: "During challenging times, we support each other, with always someone on hand to uplift and inspire the group. Simultaneously, everyone remains focused on solutions and maintains a high level of professionalism in their work." 👏 Let's give a big shoutout to our Product and Development Team for their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they have on our company and the planet!