Social enterprise and food-tech platform Saveful has marked a major milestone in its global expansion with an official India launch.

The India launch introduces Saveful’s technology to one of the world’s most dynamic food cultures, helping households and businesses save food and get more value from ingredients they already have.

The launch was unveiled at the Australian High Commission’s ‘Plates with Purpose’ event, held on the sidelines of AAHAR 2026 in New Delhi, the India launch introduces Saveful’s technology to one of the world’s most dynamic food cultures.

Hosted by Australia’s High Commissioner to India and Bhutan, Philip Green, the event brought together leaders from government, food, hospitality, academia and social‑impact sectors. The evening featured a special conversation between Chef Matt Moran, Saveful Ambassador and Partner, and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, exploring how chefs, technology and governments can work together to build more sustainable global food systems.

Saveful Co‑Founder and CEO Kim McDonnell said the India launch marks a significant step in making smarter food systems accessible to everyone. 

“Food is too valuable to be overlooked,” she said. “Around the world, households and businesses are looking for smarter ways to manage food, save money and make the most of what they already have. Saveful is designed to make that easy.”

One third of all food produced is lost or wasted – around 1.3 billion tonnes of food – costing the global economy close to $940billon each year, with 61% of all global food loss happening in homes.

Already supporting thousands of households in Australia, Saveful combines smart technology, behavioural insights and culinary inspiration to help people turn what’s in their fridge, freezer and pantry into delicious meals – while ensuring quality surplus food goes further through communities. 

Saveful’s expansion into India has been developed in collaboration with Centurion University of Technology and Management, India’s largest skills training university, known for sustainability‑led innovation and community impact. 

The rollout in India will begin through partnerships with universities, chefs and community organisations, with plans to work alongside brands retailers and food‑service operators to help consumers get more value from the food they buy.