pantreeco

Pantree, initially launched as GoJava in 2015 by co-founders Eugene Ace and Evan Birmann, operates as a food and beverage distributor with a strong focus on sustainability. The company's inception was driven by the goal of providing a free recycling service for coffee pods, operating as a sustainable office coffee supplier in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Starting from a basement and using family sedans for deliveries, the business expanded its offerings to include office snacks and water filtration services.

The COVID-19 pandemic served as a significant turning point, prompting a merger with two industry peers, Office Grocery and Mr. Case. This strategic consolidation led to a rebranding, and the company became Pantree. The name reflects its core business of pantry products and its commitment to planting a tree for every order received. The company has secured $752K in funding over two rounds from investors including Fulmer & Company, Active Impact Investments, and Crux Capital. In June 2024, Pantree was acquired by a strategic partner to help scale its offerings.

Pantree's business is structured into two main divisions. Pantree.ca caters to offices, workplaces, and homes within the GTA, delivering coffee, snacks, and water filtration services. The second division, PantreeFoodService.ca, serves food service clients such as restaurants, hotels, cafes, and catering companies with beverages, snacks, and takeout disposables. The company prides itself on being a sustainable operator in its industry and an expert in local, healthy, and trendy products. It has achieved B Corporation Certification, with an overall B Impact Score of 86.9, significantly higher than the median score of 50.9 for ordinary businesses. Pantree also offers a unique 24/7 community market concept for building lobbies, providing residents with convenient access to fresh and artisan products with no service fees for the building.

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