Oddkin is not just a shop, but a collaborative ecosystem. We rethink the whole food chain — from sourcing and production to storage, distribution, and delivery — with the goal of making high-quality, sustainable food accessible at supermarket-level prices.

Subscriptions are the backbone of Oddkin. They create stability for our network of artisans and allow us to plan production, logistics, and pricing in a sustainable way. You still decide what and when to order, but your monthly pledge ensures that the ecosystem thrives long-term.

It depends what you’re comparing. If you’re looking at the lowest-quality, mass-produced products with no transparency of origin — then no, and we don’t even consider those real food. Our benchmark is the BIO lines of mainstream chains: Lidl, Rewe, Edeka, etc. For example, our Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most decorated in the world, and yet often matches or beats the BIO Parmigiano sold at those chains.

We choose producers who share our commitment to ethical practices: ecological farming, fair pay, transparent supply chains, and genuine craftsmanship. Every product must make sense for the whole ecosystem — not just for profit, but for its positive impact across the chain.

Right now, yes. Berlin is our testbed for proving that this model can work. Once the system is stable here, we plan to expand step by step into other cities and regions.

That’s no problem. Your monthly contribution isn’t lost — it accumulates as store credit in your account. When you’re back, you can simply use the balance for future orders. Many members see it as a way of “saving up” for a big pantry restock once they return.

No — and that’s intentional. You can cancel before the end of your first subscription month, but after that, your commitment lasts for one year. It’s similar to how a gym membership or SoLaWi works. This long-term stability is what allows us to keep prices low, plan sustainably, and build a fair system for everyone in the ecosystem.