MyFoodAngels, the grocery delivery startup known for farm-fresh foods and personalized meal recommendations, is taking a big step towards sustainability by rolling out eco-friendly packaging.

The company has been experimenting with ways to cut down on plastic use while staying aligned with global sustainable development goals. According to CEO Olapeju Umah, one major concern is the waste generated by single-use packaging.

“Imagine someone bought five kegs of five-litre palm oil from us over the last five months,” Umah explained. “That would leave them with more kegs to trash.”

To tackle this, MyFoodAngels is introducing reusable packaging and refill options. Customers who opt for palm oil refills, for example, can save money—getting a litre for ₦3,850 instead of ₦4,000. When checking out on the website, they can choose to refill their existing container rather than buying a new one each time.

Another initiative is the crate return system for eggs. Instead of accumulating unnecessary egg crates at home, customers can return them after use. “You do not need more egg crates at home to add to the previous ones. We will supply you and take back our crates,” Umah said.

Looking ahead, the company is also testing biodegradable plastics as a long-term solution, aiming to be the first grocery delivery platform in Nigeria to make a full pivot to sustainable packaging. While palm oil and eggs are the first products to benefit from these changes, MyFoodAngels is working on similar solutions for other grocery items.

Beyond sustainability, the company has been growing fast. Its gross merchandise value (GMV) has quadrupled in the past year, and in 2024 alone, it served over 50,000 customers. MyFoodAngels has built a strong presence in Lagos by working closely with local farmers and running an in-house palm oil milling operation. Its supply chain delivers fresh groceries like tomatoes, bell peppers, palm oil, and protein directly to both restaurants and individual customers.

Now, the startup is seeking $500,000 in funding to expand beyond Lagos, develop new products in the fisheries sector, and launch its mobile app, which is currently in beta testing. The app is expected to simplify the ordering process and drive even more growth.