Sustainability

Food & Beverage

TooFood: Reducing Food Waste
with a Smart Marketplace App

TooFood: Reducing
Food Waste with a Smart Marketplace App

TooFood: Reducing Food Waste
with a Smart Marketplace App

Discover how TooFood is transforming food sustainability in Ukraine by connecting consumers with local businesses offering surplus stock at discounted prices. Explore our case study to see how we helped TooFood promote sustainability, support local businesses, and reduce food waste through an intuitive and scalable platform.

Discover how TooFood is transforming food sustainability in Ukraine by connecting consumers with local businesses offering surplus stock at discounted prices. Explore our case study to see how we helped TooFood promote sustainability, support local businesses, and reduce food waste through an intuitive and scalable platform.

Discover how TooFood is transforming food sustainability in Ukraine by connecting consumers with local businesses offering surplus stock at discounted prices. Explore our case study to see how we helped TooFood promote sustainability, support local businesses, and reduce food waste through an intuitive and scalable platform.

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Industry

Food & Sustainability

Role

Full Cycle Development

Headquarters

Ukraine, Lviv

Year

2024

Challenge

TooFood approached EXTELA with a vision to develop a user-friendly platform that could handle high transaction volumes while maintaining a seamless experience for users and vendors. The project required:

Robust Scalability: The platform needed to support a growing user base as the concept of reducing food waste gains traction in Ukraine.

Cross-Platform Consistency: Ensuring a consistent experience across iOS, Android, and the web was crucial for user satisfaction.

Real-Time Inventory Updates: Vendors needed an easy way to update surplus stock in real time, allowing consumers to view up-to-date options.

Seamless Payment Integration: TooFood required secure and efficient payment processing to manage multiple transactions daily.

These challenges required a flexible and scalable tech stack that could grow with TooFood’s success while ensuring an intuitive user experience.

Results

Our team delivered a robust solution, building both a mobile app and a web-based management platform from the ground up. This fully integrated approach ensured an optimized experience for both users and vendors. Through our work, TooFood has become a key player in reducing food waste in Ukraine, offering a reliable, scalable product that benefits the environment, consumers, and businesses alike.

Industry

Food & Sustainability

Role

Full Cycle Development

Headquarters

Ukraine, Lviv

Year

2024

Challenge

TooFood approached EXTELA with a vision to develop a user-friendly platform that could handle high transaction volumes while maintaining a seamless experience for users and vendors. The project required:

Robust Scalability: The platform needed to support a growing user base as the concept of reducing food waste gains traction in Ukraine.

Cross-Platform Consistency: Ensuring a consistent experience across iOS, Android, and the web was crucial for user satisfaction.

Real-Time Inventory Updates: Vendors needed an easy way to update surplus stock in real time, allowing consumers to view up-to-date options.

Seamless Payment Integration: TooFood required secure and efficient payment processing to manage multiple transactions daily.

These challenges required a flexible and scalable tech stack that could grow with TooFood’s success while ensuring an intuitive user experience.

Results

Our team delivered a robust solution, building both a mobile app and a web-based management platform from the ground up. This fully integrated approach ensured an optimized experience for both users and vendors. Through our work, TooFood has become a key player in reducing food waste in Ukraine, offering a reliable, scalable product that benefits the environment, consumers, and businesses alike.

Industry

Food & Sustainability

Role

Full Cycle Development

Headquarters

Ukraine, Lviv

Year

2024

Challenge

TooFood approached EXTELA with a vision to develop a user-friendly platform that could handle high transaction volumes while maintaining a seamless experience for users and vendors. The project required:

Robust Scalability: The platform needed to support a growing user base as the concept of reducing food waste gains traction in Ukraine.

Cross-Platform Consistency: Ensuring a consistent experience across iOS, Android, and the web was crucial for user satisfaction.

Real-Time Inventory Updates: Vendors needed an easy way to update surplus stock in real time, allowing consumers to view up-to-date options.

Seamless Payment Integration: TooFood required secure and efficient payment processing to manage multiple transactions daily.

These challenges required a flexible and scalable tech stack that could grow with TooFood’s success while ensuring an intuitive user experience.

Results

Our team delivered a robust solution, building both a mobile app and a web-based management platform from the ground up. This fully integrated approach ensured an optimized experience for both users and vendors. Through our work, TooFood has become a key player in reducing food waste in Ukraine, offering a reliable, scalable product that benefits the environment, consumers, and businesses alike.

Project Description

Project Description

Project Description

TooFood is an innovative mobile and web platform aimed at reducing food waste by connecting consumers with local food businesses that have surplus stock. TooFood enables users to purchase discounted food that would otherwise go to waste, creating a sustainable solution that benefits both the environment and local communities. EXTELA collaborated with TooFood to build a seamless, user-friendly platform tailored for the Ukrainian market, supporting food sellers and buyers alike.

Background

TooFood was developed to tackle the pressing issue of food waste in Ukraine by offering an accessible and sustainable marketplace solution. As environmental awareness grows, TooFood fills an important role by enabling businesses to sell surplus food and consumers to access quality food at a reduced price. By bridging this gap, TooFood promotes sustainability, reduces waste, and supports local businesses and communities.

Timeline

Discovery Phase (1 month): Conducted initial research, gathered client requirements, and established a project roadmap aligned with TooFood’s vision.


Development Phase (8 months): Built the mobile app and web platform from the ground up, covering design, coding, and integration of essential features for a robust, scalable platform.


Launch Phase (3 months): Completed comprehensive testing, ensured compliance with App Store and Google Play requirements, and prepared the product for a successful market release.

  • In-App Payment

    Secure, seamless in-app payment for quick and easy transactions, enhancing user convenience.

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  • Dynamic Listing

    Displays products based on user location and preferences, offering a personalized shopping experience.

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  • Geolocation

    Shows nearby stores and local businesses registered in the user’s city for convenient access.

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  • Sustainability Metrics

    Tracks and displays the amount of food saved, letting users see their positive environmental impact.

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  • In-App Payment

    Secure, seamless in-app payment for quick and easy transactions, enhancing user convenience.

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  • Dynamic Listing

    Displays products based on user location and preferences, offering a personalized shopping experience.

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  • Geolocation

    Shows nearby stores and local businesses registered in the user’s city for convenient access.

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  • Sustainability Metrics

    Tracks and displays the amount of food saved, letting users see their positive environmental impact.

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  • In-App Payment

    Secure, seamless in-app payment for quick and easy transactions, enhancing user convenience.

    Weather app image
  • Dynamic Listing

    Displays products based on user location and preferences, offering a personalized shopping experience.

    Weather app image
  • Geolocation

    Shows nearby stores and local businesses registered in the user’s city for convenient access.

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  • Sustainability Metrics

    Tracks and displays the amount of food saved, letting users see their positive environmental impact.

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Process

Process

Process

This category outlines each step taken to bring the TooFood project to life, covering everything from initial research to final optimization.

Research & Planning

Research & Planning

Research & Planning

In this phase, we conducted market research and analyzed user needs to define project requirements. Working closely with the client, we established clear goals, set timelines, and outlined the app’s core features, ensuring an effective roadmap for development.

Design & Prototyping

Design & Prototyping

Design & Prototyping

Our design team created wireframes and interactive prototypes, focusing on an intuitive user experience and visual appeal. Feedback from potential users was gathered to refine the design, ensuring that the platform would be engaging and easy to use for both consumers and vendors.

Development
& Implementation

Development & Implementation

Development & Implementation

With a clear design in place, our developers began building the platform from scratch. This included developing the mobile app for iOS and Android, as well as creating a web-based dashboard for vendors to manage inventory. Each feature was carefully implemented to support performance, scalability, and a seamless cross-platform experience.

Testing & Optimization

Testing & Optimization

Testing & Optimization

Before launch, we performed extensive testing to ensure smooth functionality and a flawless user experience. This included performance, usability, and compatibility testing on multiple devices. Based on testing results, we fine-tuned the platform, ensuring it was market-ready for the App Store, Google Play, and web release.

Solution

Solution

Solution

Our team at EXTELA developed a comprehensive solution for TooFood, creating both mobile applications and a web platform. Here’s a breakdown of the technologies used and our approach:

Technologies

React Native

React Native

React Native

Next.js

Next.js

Next.js

Node.js

Node.js

Node.js

Strapi

Strapi

Strapi

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

Strape

Strape

Strape

Back-End Solution

We used Node.js in combination with Strapi CMS to provide a robust and flexible back end that supports real-time inventory updates and scalable content management. This setup allowed TooFood’s team to manage listings and updates efficiently without technical expertise, giving them full control over platform content.

Front-End Solution

For mobile development, we used React Native to deliver a smooth, native-like experience across both iOS and Android. For the web management platform, we implemented Next.js, which provided TooFood with a fast, responsive, and customizable dashboard for managing listings, monitoring sales, and updating inventory.

Payment Integration

A secure and seamless payment gateway was integrated to handle high transaction volumes, ensuring that users could purchase food with ease and confidence.

Website Development

In addition to the app and management platform, we designed and developed a branded website for TooFood. The website serves as a key marketing tool, showcasing the platform’s features, allowing users to learn more about the product, and driving engagement through a modern, user-friendly interface.

  • Business Registration Page

    Enables businesses to register on the platform with EDRPOU verification and other essential checks for secure onboarding.

  • Business Dashboard

    View total packages sold and earnings in one place, giving businesses clear insights into performance.

  • Sales Point Management

    Easily add multiple store locations and assign employees to each, streamlining management across sales points.

  • Branded Website

    Developed a unique website showcasing TooFood’s mission, designed to attract and engage users.

  • Business Registration Page

    Enables businesses to register on the platform with EDRPOU verification and other essential checks for secure onboarding.

  • Business Dashboard

    View total packages sold and earnings in one place, giving businesses clear insights into performance.

  • Sales Point Management

    Easily add multiple store locations and assign employees to each, streamlining management across sales points.

  • Branded Website

    Developed a unique website showcasing TooFood’s mission, designed to attract and engage users.

  • Business Registration Page

    Enables businesses to register on the platform with EDRPOU verification and other essential checks for secure onboarding.

  • Business Dashboard

    View total packages sold and earnings in one place, giving businesses clear insights into performance.

  • Sales Point Management

    Easily add multiple store locations and assign employees to each, streamlining management across sales points.

  • Branded Website

    Developed a unique website showcasing TooFood’s mission, designed to attract and engage users.

  • Business Registration Page

    Enables businesses to register on the platform with EDRPOU verification and other essential checks for secure onboarding.

  • Business Dashboard

    View total packages sold and earnings in one place, giving businesses clear insights into performance.

  • Sales Point Management

    Easily add multiple store locations and assign employees to each, streamlining management across sales points.

  • Branded Website

    Developed a unique website showcasing TooFood’s mission, designed to attract and engage users.

Results

Our comprehensive solution for Hybrid Pump achieved outstanding results, establishing the app as a valuable tool in the fitness industry and driving impactful outcomes for both the client and its users.

Outstanding
User Experience

Users loved TooFood’s simple, intuitive design, making it easy to find and purchase quality food at reduced prices. Vendors appreciated the platform’s ease of use for inventory management, boosting satisfaction and engagement across the board.

Expanding User
& Vendor Network

Since launch, TooFood has seen a continuous rise in both users and vendor participation. As the platform’s reputation grows, more people are embracing the concept of sustainable food consumption and supporting local businesses.

Streamlined Vendor
Operations

TooFood’s web dashboard enables vendors to update listings and manage stock in real time, allowing them to efficiently sell surplus food. This streamlined approach saves vendors time and improves daily operations.

Strong Digital Footprint
in Ukrainearket Presence

With a dedicated website and mobile apps available on both the App Store and Google Play, TooFood has established a prominent online presence. This visibility reinforces TooFood’s mission and makes it a go-to platform for sustainable food solutions.

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EXTELA is a software development and IT consulting company trusted by clients worldwide. We specialize in creating MVPs, full-scale software solutions, and team scaling, all tailored to meet your unique business goals.

Drop us a line:

Tallinn, Estonia

Katusepapi tn 6-502, 11412

© 2016 - 2024 EXTELA Software OÜ

All rights reserved

EXTELA is a software development and IT consulting company trusted by clients worldwide. We specialize in creating MVPs, full-scale software solutions, and team scaling, all tailored to meet your unique business goals.

Drop us a line:

Tallinn, Estonia

Katusepapi tn 6-502, 11412

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