Minnow Technologies, Inc., the leader in food delivery management for office buildings, hospitals, hotels, multifamily properties, and other high-density environments, today announced the acquisition of DeliverZero, a pioneer in reusable packaging systems for the food industry. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in building a scalable, user-friendly solution for sustainable packaging across the food delivery ecosystem.
Founded in 2019, DeliverZero has developed and deployed industry-leading reuse systems designed to eliminate single-use packaging waste at scale. Its platform integrates seamlessly with major delivery and point-of-sale systems, including DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Toast, making it easy for restaurants and customers to choose reuse without disrupting existing workflows. DeliverZero helped prove that circular packaging can succeed in everyday consumer settings, bringing reuse into the mainstream.
According to the Reuse Wins report by Upstream, reusable packaging is more sustainable than single-use packaging by every measure. Together, Minnow and DeliverZero are positioned to create solutions that reduce the need for the 1 trillion disposable food service products currently used each year in the United States.
“Minnow’s mission is to make the food delivery ecosystem more sustainable by solving the most challenging problems in food delivery, consumption, and waste.,” said Andy Troxel, President of Minnow Technologies. “DeliverZero brings both the technology and operational insights to help us extend that mission into sustainable packaging—one of the most critical challenges facing the industry today.”
Minnow’s smart food locker delivery solutions—including its award-winning Minnow Pod—are trusted by leading properties in office, residential, hospitality, healthcare, and higher education sectors. By combining this hardware platform with DeliverZero, the companies aim to launch the first truly frictionless, scalable reuse infrastructure designed for modern food delivery environments.
“We’re proud to join forces with a team that shares our belief that sustainable choices should be simple. Minnow’s commitment to seamless delivery experiences is the perfect complement to DeliverZero’s mission to make reuse an everyday habit—one that moves us toward a better future for people and the planet,” said DeliverZero Co-founder Lauren Sweeney
While DeliverZero’s operations will temporarily pause during the integration process, the combined teams are actively working on a next-generation solution that meets the needs of customers and food service operators committed to reducing packaging waste without compromising convenience.
About Minnow Technologies
Minnow is the leader in food delivery management for office buildings, multifamily properties, hospitals, hotels, universities, and senior living facilities. Its award-winning solution, the Minnow Pod, hides clutter, accepts all food deliveries, eliminates theft and pickup mistakes, increases staff productivity, and enhances building security.
About DeliverZero
DeliverZero is a technology platform for reusable packaging that makes it easy for food service operators and customers to opt into sustainability. Its industry-leading reuse systems integrate directly into third-party delivery apps and POS systems, enabling seamless container tracking, returns, and reuse across diverse operating environments.
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Andy Troxel
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DeliverZero
Lauren Sweeney
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With over a decade of experience bridging the physical and digital worlds through IoT, Andy now leads Minnow with a customer-centric vision. Responsible for deploying thousands of connected devices across commercial real estate, hospitality, and restaurant sectors, Andy joined Minnow in 2021 as the first Customer Success hire and has since architected the company’s commitment to both long-term sustainability and customer delight.
