FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • FOOD2050 is a digital food guidance system designed to help food service businesses create and communicate sustainable and healthy meal options. Our solution provides transparency on the nutritional and environmental impact of meals while supporting personalized food choices for consumers.

  • FOOD2050 helps food service providers reduce their environmental footprint by offering insights into meal sustainability, ingredient sourcing, and CO₂ emissions. By using our platform, businesses can make informed decisions about menu design, improve operational sustainability, and align with global health and climate goals.

  • Our solution is designed for:

    • Contract/community caterers serving companies, universities, and institutions

    • Quick-service restaurants and larger restaurant chains

    • Ready-made meal providers (retailers or delivery services)

    FOOD2050 is particularly valuable for businesses managing large-scale food service operations with reliable recipe data.

  • Our system helps consumers make informed meal choices based on their dietary preferences, health goals, and sustainability considerations. We provide meal recommendations tailored to individual nutritional needs, allergies, and environmental concerns.

  • FOOD2050 is built on the principles of the Planetary Health Diet, which balances human nutrition with environmental sustainability. Our platform encourages meal composition that aligns with these principles, promoting plant-based proteins, whole grains, and responsible sourcing while minimizing food waste and high-emission ingredients.

  • FOOD2050 evaluates meals using key sustainability metrics such as:

    • CO₂ footprint per meal

    • Water usage

    • Biodiversity impact

    • Nutritional balance

    This data is calculated through our LCA Partner Eaternity.

  • FOOD2050 is designed to be seamlessly integrated with existing food service workflows, including:

    • Recipe tools

    • Digital menu boards

    • Mobile apps and websites for consumer interaction

    • Internal reporting systems for sustainability tracking

    Once configured, FOOD2050 is an automised system that does not require food service operators to manually input data.

  • FOOD2050 collects data on meal preferences, sustainability impact, and consumer choices. This data is used to:

    • Improve meal offerings

    • Provide businesses with insights into food trends

    • Enhance consumer engagement with transparent information

    We prioritize data privacy and comply with all relevant regulations to protect consumer information.

  • Getting started is simple.

    1. Contact us for a demo and consultation.

    2. Assess your integration needs (POS systems, digital menus, etc.).

    3. Onboard your team with our support and training materials.

    4. Launch FOOD2050 and start tracking the sustainability and health impact of your meals!

FAQ for FOOD2050 users

  • Users can access the FOOD2050 platform via a web-based dashboard. Upon onboarding, each business receives login credentials and access permissions for relevant team members (e.g., chefs, sustainability officers, and managers). Contact your FOOD2050 responsible for your personal login credentials.

  • The onboarding process includes:

    1. Setting up your meal database – Upload recipes, ingredients, and sourcing information

    2. Integrating FOOD2050 with your existing systems – Recipe tools, digital menus, POS

    3. Training your staff – Ensuring chefs and menu planners understand how to optimize meal offerings for sustainability and health

    4. Launching and refining – Start using FOOD2050 and track improvements over time

    Our support team is available to assist with onboarding.

  • Yes, FOOD2050 allows businesses to set some custom guidelines, but mainly in the definition of KPIs in the reporting dashboard. The sustainability and meal balance label is based on scientific frameworks that are aligned with national recommendations.

  • The platform provides real-time dashboards and reports on:

    • Total CO₂ emissions from meals served

    • Consumer engagement with sustainable choices

    • Compliance with nutrition and health targets

    Reports can be exported for internal reporting or external sustainability audits.

  • For technical assistance, you can:

    • Check our online help center for FAQs and guides.

    • Contact our support team via email or phone for troubleshooting.

  • Yes! FOOD2050 provides digital labels, menu descriptions, and interactive displays to educate consumers about the environmental and health impact of their meal choices.

  • To boost adoption, we recommend:

    • Integrating FOOD2050 into internal communications (newsletters, posters).

    • Gamifying sustainability with incentives (e.g., rewards for sustainable meal choices).

    • Training staff to engage consumers and highlight sustainability benefits.

  • Our platform automatically flags meals that contain allergens and provides alternative recommendations based on dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free).

  • Yes, FOOD2050 offers API integrations to connect with:

    • POS systems

    • Recipe and Menu planning tools

    We provide IT support to ensure a smooth integration process.

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