How Widmann makes everyday work easier with Foodji
German market leader for berries and wild mushrooms
Herbert Widmann GmbH, whose tradition dates back to 1912 with its first stall in Munich's wholesale market hall, strives to be a reliable supplier, providing customers with high-quality, fresh berries and building long-term partnerships through controlled supply chains and sustainable cultivation methods.
As the market leader for berries and wild mushrooms, Widmann now imports fresh produce from all over the world and is also growing more and more of its own. During the season, fruit comes from its own regional cultivation areas and, during the rest of the year, from its own production in Austria, Romania, Spain, South Africa, Namibia and Chile.
As an employer, the company focuses on a positive working environment that promotes personal commitment and team spirit, and offers its employees secure jobs with development opportunities in a future-oriented industry.
“We had to either bring our own food or drive to the shops. That took up a lot of time every day. Since we work day and night, there wasn't always a restaurant or shop open where we could get something to eat. Ultimately, this type of catering wasn't always healthy, unfortunately.”
Stress-free, varied break – even for shift workers
The employees of Herbert Widmann GmbH had previously catered for themselves. Cooking in advance during their free time was often the only alternative, as even the nearest supermarket was not open during shift hours. Ultimately, this type of catering was neither varied nor healthy.
The lack of internal catering had the following disadvantages: self-catering or long distances to the nearest supermarket, no solution for shift workers and a lack of variety.
The challenges were:
- Providing all employees with high-quality catering every day and, above all, 24/7, in order to maximise break and recovery time.
- Creating tangible added value every day through subsidies
- Offering wholesome, fresh and healthy meals
Varied catering around the clock
The introduction of Foodji has brought about lasting improvements to everyday working life and break-time culture:
- Approximately 50 employees use Foodji daily at the site.
- At least 15 minutes of break time per day are saved, which previously had to be spent travelling to the nearest supermarket.
- No need to prepare meals the night before
- Herbert Widmann GmbH subsidises its employees, thereby creating added value that can be felt every day.
Foodji enables Herbert Widmann GmbH to offer its employees fresh, high-quality meals directly at their workplace – without pre-cooking, without having to go to the supermarket and, above all, available at any time, even during shifts.
Voices at Herbert Widmann GmbH
‘We now spend more time together during breaks and in break rooms, and we engage in conversation more easily because the breaks are truly relaxing.’
‘Employees spend less time during their breaks getting food and eat more cheaply – even employees on later shifts benefit from Foodji and have access to fresh food around the clock!’
‘Our supply situation has improved significantly since Foodji was introduced. Regardless of the time of day, we always have fresh meals available.’
Foodji as a valued benefit
Foodji offers high-quality meals around the clock for all employees, whether in the office or in production. The range is individually planned by AI: rotating from a total of 300 changing fresh dishes.
The wishes of the administrative staff are being fulfilled: more light meals such as salads and bowls are being offered. The wishes of the production staff are being fulfilled: hearty, wholesome meals with traditional meat dishes.
Space-saving solution without investment in infrastructure and personnel: only 1 square metre and a standard power connection per Foodji.
The daily range at Foodji is as follows:
- 9 different main courses
- 10 breakfast and snack dishes
- 10 Snacks
- 10 drinks
It is freshly filled three times a week.
Thanks to Foodji, Herbert Widmann GmbH was able to introduce a practical solution – without the need for additional staff or infrastructure – saving time while maintaining high quality.
‘Everyone is enthusiastic about Foodji – the excitement about this new benefit was immediately apparent. It's so convenient to be able to choose your meal on your way to work instead of having to prepare it the day before or make a special trip to the supermarket! With its round-the-clock availability, Foodji is also a real asset for our shift workers.’
