Press
Press
necta in the Media
Current reports, specialist articles, and industry mentions
Press Contact
We are happy to assist with media inquiries and interview requests.
Technical documents
Technical documents
Here you will find all relevant files, tools and documents relating to necta – clearly structured, up-to-date and available at any time.
Reports & data streams
- NectaReports NectaReports.zip (127 MB) – Status: 2025-04-29
- NectaReports data streams NectaReports-Datenstroeme.zip – Description of the variables and data origin in necta
Downloads
Downloads
Practical knowledge for digital kitchen organization
Practical. Structured. Directly applicable.
Here you will find specialist content relating to digital inventory management and kitchen organization in communal catering. Our downloads support you in structuring processes, creating transparency and making well-founded decisions.

White paper: 7 steps to digital kitchen organization
How to lead your kitchen from Excel chaos to a clear, digital structure – practical & step by step.What to expect:
a practical 7-step guide to digital kitchen organization clear orientation from Excel & paper chaos to a structured solution Examples from communal catering concrete levers for efficiency, transparency and planning security
Events
Current Events
Events
2026
Intergastra

07 - 11.02.2026, Messe StuttgartYou can find us at booth no. 4C38 together with Salto Wecosystem.
We would be happy to take the time for a personal, practical exchange at the trade fair.
Free trade fair ticket:
If you would like a free trade fair ticket, please contact our Sales Manager Manuel Panzirsch directly.
While stocks last.
Success stories
Success stories
Our customers. Their stories.
Success stories from the field
Whether catering group, nursing facility, school caterer, or hotel group: Our customers rely on necta when kitchen processes need to become smarter, more sustainable, and more economical. Find out firsthand how necta is changing everyday kitchen life.

Klüh Catering
Thousands of meals every day, many needs – and a system that finally fits.
Standardization, MBS integration, high scalability

In Via Köln
How In Via Köln is rethinking everyday kitchen life with necta
Sustainability, allergen management, structured school catering

Sozialheim Vorderlandhaus
From resistance to routine: Digitalization with necta
Ordering system, allergen labelling, process clarity for care & support

Pletzer Resorts
Digital kitchen control for hotel groups
Central production kitchen, high quality standards, real-time F&B controlling

Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz (LV Salzburg)
Seven kitchens, one system: How the Red Cross Salzburg brings order to everyday kitchen life with necta.
Healthcare, communal catering

Vipur Franchise GmbH
Transparency instead of gut feeling: How Vipur controls everyday kitchen life with necta
Inventory management, recipe management, production control, controlling
System Requirements
System Requirements
System Requirement
To ensure necta runs smoothly, you should meet the following (minimum) technical requirements:
Browser (Windows)
- Microsoft Edge 89.0.774.68
- Mozilla Firefox 87.0
- Firefox ESR 78.9.0
- Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114
Please note the official system requirements of the respective browser manufacturers.
Mobile
- Android 11
- iOS 14.4.2
For interface developers & integrations
To connect external systems (e.g. POS, accounting, resident management) via API, the following technical requirements apply:
- TLS 1.2 support required
- Recommended minimum versions for frameworks/tools:
- Java 8
- .NET Framework 4.5
- OpenSSL 1.0.1
We follow the current security standards – see Mozilla TLS Recommendations (Intermediate)
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necta Inventory Management Software:
The digital heart of modern catering
Digital inventory management instead of gut feeling: Processes that keep your back free
Satisfied Customers






























Progress is brewing here!
necta is the software of successful commercial kitchens.
Caterer & Corporate Restaurants

Transparent purchasing, instead of guessing.
From supplier selection to rebate management - keep all key figures in sight for more control, comparability and strategic impact.
Hospitals & Care Facilities

Manage with confidence, instead of juggling.
necta digitalizes your kitchen processes from procurement to analysis. For smooth operations and better decisions.
System Gastronomy & Hospitality

Maintain an overview, instead of micromanaging.
necta brings order to kitchen organization and strengthens your brand from location to location with clear, scalable processes.

“The structured introduction of necta and the early involvement of our kitchen and location managers have made a decisive contribution to the high level of acceptance. necta was perceived as a solution, not a burden.”
Thorsten Schumacher
former Project Manager Inventory Management and Catering Management Systems, now Managing Director Keros Consult

“With necta, we have turned the Excel chaos into a clearly structured, digital kitchen process. This not only saves us time, but also ensures reliability in production, allergen labelling and evaluations.”
Mathias Rüßler
Head of School Catering at IN VIA Köln

“Despite initial skepticism in the team, we used necta to introduce a system with a clear structure and good support that is now an indispensable part of everyday work.”
Gerhard Nachbaur
former kitchen manager, Vorderlandhus social center

"The employees who wanted to develop further were enthusiastic about necta from the start, and many of them are still working in our company today."
René Benischek
Production F&B Director, Pletzer Resorts

"necta is like an early warning system for us. We see the cost of goods and all the important key figures immediately, instead of weeks after the monthly closing."
Frank Klix
Managing Partner Vipur Franchise GmbH

"It was important for us to introduce an inventory management system that makes the use of goods transparent on a weekly basis and automatically stores the allergens in the dishes. Today, some colleagues say to me: 'I couldn't imagine it without necta anymore.'"
Bernhard Haas
Kitchen Coordinator at the Red Cross Salzburg
Why Cloud Kitchen Inventory Management Software
Inventory Management Software is not a nice-to-have
but the foundation for efficient, profitable kitchens.
Kitchens are living systems – with great responsibility. When improvisation becomes routine, risk, costs, and stress increase. Those who professionally organize modern food service need reliable digital support.

What a professional cloud inventory management system like necta offers:
- Structure instead of chaos
All data in one place, networked & reliable - Transparency at the touch of a button
Purchase prices, stock levels, rebates - Make better decisions
Relevant KPIs instead of gut feeling - Legal compliance
Fully LMIV/FIC-compliant - Scalability
Transfer standards, scale locations

Do you have questions about necta? Call me directly!
Manuel PANZIRSCHChief Sales Officer at necta
Inventory Management – Core Functions
Inventory Management & ERP Solution
Everything you need for daily kitchen operations: Kitchen, Purchasing & Recipe Management
Document Inventory Movements
Automatic capture via delivery note, POS, or barcode, without additional effort.
Check Stock
View current stock levels in real-time and conduct mobile, paperless inventory
Integrate Allergens
Automated directly from supplier item data into the recipe and onto the menu card.
Document Consumption
From goods usage to returns, fully traceable.
Demonstrate Sustainability
CO₂ footprint per dish automatically from recipe and supplier data, ideal for ESG reporting, brand image, and cost reduction.
Manage Recipes
Centrally, LMIV-compliant, including cost calculation, allergen and nutritional information.
What our customers say

"30–35% less time spent in planning and evaluation thanks to necta; that's not just a number, that's tangible relief for our team in the hectic daily work routine."
Antonio La Rocca
Deputy Head of School Catering, IN VIA Cologne
Extensions
Add-Ons for Inventory Management
necta can be expanded modularly
Menu Ordering System (MBS)
Digital menu selection for residents, patients, guests, or employees - automated & offline-capable.

Benefits
- Directly integrated into production and procurement
- Ordering via app, touchscreen, or terminal
- Automatic forwarding to production and procurement
- Consideration of diets, preferences & allergen information
- Digital billing and analysis
mynecta
The intelligent, web-based solution for facilities that do not require complex MBS functions.

Benefits
- Online ordering for schools, daycare centers & meals on wheels
- Completely web-based – no installation required
- Ordering via web app for parents, students, or external customers
- Simplified functionality for simple menu selection
- Automatic transfer to production & billing
Green Highlights
Inventory Management & Sustainability
With necta, sustainability is not just a goal, but a lived reality, measurable and visible in daily kitchen operations.
Organic
Labeling and preferred selection of certified organic products – transparently integrated into procurement, planning, and ordering.
Regional & seasonal
Local and seasonal ingredients – for shorter distances & better taste. Through the necta.shop, developed in cooperation with Salzburger Agrar Marketing, businesses can order directly from regional producers in the future.
CO2 per meal
Thanks to automatic integration of CO₂ data powered by Eaternity
Water & animal welfare data
Data is automatically transferred from recipes, powered by Eaternity.
Less waste
Cook what is needed – through precise quantity planning.
Optimized route planning
With DeDeFleet, deliveries are efficiently bundled, resulting in fewer trips, less CO₂, and lower costs.
Optimized route planning
With DeDeFleet, deliveries are efficiently bundled, resulting in fewer trips, less CO₂, and lower costs.
Why necta?
Digital Inventory Management
What makes necta different?

Everything in one system
Procurement, warehouse, production, dispensing, analysis – all digital in one system, without siloed solutions.

Cloud-first & independent
Cloud-native, 100% vendor- and hardware-independent – flexible, scalable, future-proof.

Open Ecosystem
Easy integration with existing systems, e.g., POS systems, Eaternity, DeDeFleet, and GDPR-compliant
And above all, we are down-to-earth:

"We don't build castles in the air. We listen, lend a hand, and find pragmatic solutions that work. We don't just want to sell software, but create real added value."
Martin Papst
Head of Development, necta Austria












