Plant-based, carbon-negative ice cream company, Plan(e)t Foods, has raised €400,000 in its first funding round.
Plan(e)t Foods claims to be the first vegan start-up to be launched in Greece. The company has grown rapidly, and in the last 18 months Plan(e)t Foods ice cream has become available in more than 500 stores in Greece and is now distributed through all major supermarket chains in the country.
“We are proud of building an ethical and planet-friendly brand, as we are the world’s first plant-based and carbon-negative ice cream,” said Greg Bograkos, Plan(e)t Foods founder.
This summer, the company launched its first physical ice cream store in central Athens, with more than 13 flavours available. Plan(e)t Foods uses 100% vegan waffle ice cream cups and edible spoons to reduce waste and increase sustainability.
“The company has partnered with a UK-based independent climate action advisory in order to calculate direct and indirect emissions, in order to minimise and offset carbon emissions by 110%,” added Bograkos.
Plan(e)t Foods is preparing to begin raising its next funding round, with plans to grow its retail presence and launch more physical stores globally.
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