Get to Know Us
Over five years, we’ve developed a practical, low-cost solution that tackles one of the biggest challenges in East Africa: food waste after harvest. Our technology empowers vendors to preserve more, sell more, and waste less.
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Distributed freshpack boxes
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Our Journey
From local innovation to international recognition
2021 – First Prototype Built
We created our first Freshpack cooling box prototype — a water-based, electricity-free innovation aimed at tackling vegetable spoilage for women vendors.
2022 – Freshpack Officially Registered
We formally registered Freshpack Technologies as a Tanzanian company and began laying the foundation for scaling our impact.
2023 – Market Entry with Key Support
Won First Place in the AYUTE Challenge, sponsored by Heifer International
Secured a strategic partnership with Heifer to enter the market
Started distributing Freshpack boxes to vendors across Tanzania
Winner of Startup of the Year by TotalEnergies (Startupper Challenge)
Received mentorship and funding from TotalEnergies
Secured investment from FUNGUO, supported by UNDP, European Union, and implemented by ANZA
Selected for Africa Intensive Climate Fellowship by Halcyon, among the Top 10 climate startups in Africa
2024 – National Awards & Global Acceleration
2025 – Global Recognition & Scaling
Secured funding from Developpp Ventures, funded by DEG KfW, implemented by VC4A
Selected as a finalist for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation by the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)
Chosen as a Changemaker and invited to the Changemaker Summit in Lagos, Nigeria
Selected for the Commonwealth Fellowship, with programs conducted in Ghana and the UK
Received additional fellowship funding to support scale-up and impact expansion
What Sets Us Apart
This is how Freshpack stands out from the rest.
Locally Designed, Globally Recognized
Our innovation was built in Tanzania by people who understand the daily challenges vendors face — and it’s been recognized by TotalEnergies, UNDP, Heifer, and the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Unlike modern fridges or imported tech, Freshpack uses smart fabric and water — no power needed. It’s affordable, climate-friendly, and made for underserved communities.
We don’t just sell boxes — we support women vendors with real income protection. Over 4,000 women have already reduced spoilage and grown their businesses with Freshpack.
Sustainable, Electricity-Free Cooling
Women-Centered Impact
