Japan's First Food Loss Reduction Model 'Kanshoku Project' Establishes Delivery Model System in Partnership with Logistics Company
Saiai no Shokutaku partners with AnyCarry to build a delivery model for food loss reduction.
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Saiai no Shokutaku General Incorporated Association (Tokyo) has strengthened its operational structure for the expansion of its 'Kanshoku Project' by initiating logistics partnerships, opening new bases, and refining operational rules.
The Kanshoku Project is Japan's first initiative to redistribute prepared meals, contributing to food loss reduction and the creation of community spaces. It achieves food loss reduction and community building simultaneously by delivering meals that companies have produced in excess and would otherwise be discarded to local hubs, where community members eat them together, finishing every last bite.
Previously, deliveries were managed primarily by volunteers and staff. However, by strengthening the logistics system, a foundation has been laid for nationwide expansion. Furthermore, by standardizing and visualizing the rules, a system has been established that allows diverse collaborating organizations to operate smoothly.
■Partnership with Delivery Company AnyCarry: Utilizing a Specialized Food Delivery Network
Until now, the Kanshoku Project's meal deliveries have been handled mainly by administrative staff and volunteers. Looking ahead to future business expansion, a service consignment agreement was signed with the delivery company AnyCarry Inc. on March 3, 2026, establishing a new logistics system utilizing the company's delivery network.
This delivery model, aimed at reducing food loss, is a rare initiative even within the logistics field, and both companies will realize a new mechanism that contributes to solving social issues. Through this partnership, the Kanshoku Project aims to achieve safer and more stable deliveries by incorporating specialized expertise in food delivery.
Previous challenges included the need to establish a system for short-time deliveries while maintaining a specific temperature and building efficient delivery operations to multiple locations for nationwide expansion. There was also difficulty in securing personnel available for driving during weekday daytime hours, necessitating a stable operational structure. Furthermore, the previous system, primarily managed by administrative staff and volunteers, had insufficient insurance coverage for accidents or traffic violations during delivery.
This business partnership introduces a delivery scheme that leverages AnyCarry Inc.'s expertise in food delivery. Under the management of the Kanshoku Project, AnyCarry's specialized staff will handle everything from loading surplus meals from companies to delivery. Additionally, by utilizing AnyCarry Inc.'s proprietary system, 'ADMS,' real-time tracking of delivery routes and current locations is possible, leading to improved operational accuracy and stability.
FAQ
What is the Kanshoku Project?
The Kanshoku Project is Japan's first initiative to redistribute prepared meals, aiming to reduce food loss and create community spaces by delivering surplus food from companies to local hubs for community members to share and finish.
Who is AnyCarry?
AnyCarry Inc. is a logistics company that has partnered with the Kanshoku Project to provide specialized food delivery services, leveraging their professional network and delivery system 'ADMS'.
What challenges did the Kanshoku Project face before this partnership?
Previously, the project relied heavily on volunteers and staff for deliveries, facing challenges in maintaining temperature control, ensuring efficient multi-location delivery for nationwide expansion, securing daytime drivers, and having insufficient insurance coverage for delivery-related incidents.
How does the partnership with AnyCarry improve the Kanshoku Project's operations?
The partnership allows AnyCarry's professional staff to handle deliveries using their specialized expertise and the 'ADMS' system for real-time tracking, leading to safer, more stable, and efficient operations, and enabling the project to scale nationwide.
What is the goal of this new delivery model?
The goal is to establish a sustainable and scalable delivery model that effectively reduces food loss by utilizing professional logistics capabilities, contributing to solving social issues related to food waste.