HALF-BAKED wins the Barendrecht CSR Award 2025

Josimar Barbolina accepted the award on behalf of HALF-BAKED last Tuesday. “We are incredibly proud to have won this award - it’s true recognition of the impact we are making in the fight against food waste. And even more impressive considering we’ve been operating for less than a year,” said Josimar. The other nominees were Falafval and Best Trucks. 

The Jury on HALF-BAKED:

"An innovative company that transforms (fruit) waste streams into semi-finished products, supplying them to companies that create sustainable end products. With this, HALF-BAKED makes a significant contribution to the fight against food waste in a sector that is important to Barendrecht. In addition, they provide a solution that is truly valuable for entrepreneurs by creating a completely circular product that is also profitable. In terms of people, they collaborate with individuals who are distanced from the labor market or need a sheltered work environment. They create jobs - and