GoJava

Pantree, formerly known as GoJava, operates as a business-to-business provider of office and food service supplies, with a core focus on sustainability. Founded in 2015 by best friends Eugene Ace and Evan Birmann, the company originated from a desire to tackle the environmental waste produced by single-serve coffee pods. Ace, with a background as an executive in a national coffee company, and Birmann, with experience in marketing and project management, identified the growing problem of coffee pod waste and launched GoJava from Birmann's basement to offer a widespread recycling solution.

The company's business model is centered on being a one-stop-shop for corporate clients, supplying everything from coffee and healthy snacks to advanced water filtration systems and cleaning supplies. Pantree generates revenue by selling and delivering a wide range of products to offices, workplaces, and food service businesses like restaurants and hotels across the Greater Toronto Area. A key differentiator is its commitment to sustainability; the company is a certified B Corporation, offers carbon-neutral deliveries, implements comprehensive recycling programs for items like coffee pods and paper cups, and plants a tree for every order placed through partnerships with organizations like Veritree. Clients can even track their environmental impact, including waste diversion and trees planted, through their customer accounts.

Through strategic acquisitions, the company has expanded its market position. In 2020, GoJava acquired Office Grocery, strengthening its snack and pantry offerings. This was followed by the 2022 acquisition of Mr. Case, a veteran in grocery delivery, which broadened its service range and customer base to include residential and hospitality sectors. These mergers led to a rebranding, unifying the companies under the name Pantree, which reflects its core product offerings and its signature tree-planting initiative. The service portfolio includes curated snack boxes for remote teams, fresh fruit delivery, and full-service solutions for office kitchens, positioning Pantree as a comprehensive partner for businesses looking to enhance their workplace environment with healthy and sustainable options.

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