This top list of cooking-conscious social businesses includes a variety of industries and locations. One common thread that shows up a number of times is fuel efficient stoves. For example, there's a sustainable energy technology company that attempts to make "greener coal options." Other cook stoves include Prakti Design, which is an impact-driven company that designs innovations for low-income areas.
Cook stoves, however, aren't the only type here. There are a range of cooking-conscious social businesses. One that is quite popular is Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall, which is a restaurant but also a training program and apprenticeship for chefs to learn how to make it in the business. Activism is also on the agenda here, as Youth L.E.A.D. Miami works in an around food justice for teenagers.
38 Cooking-Conscious Social Businesses
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Well-Wasted Cuisine
FoodCycle Uses Surplus to Feed Local Communities
37
Social Business Sweets
Eat My Words Dedicates Funds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation
36
Coffee Ground Mushrooms
'Back to the Roots' Turns Waste into Gourmet Ingredients
35
Carbon-Negative Stoves
Inyenyeri Uses Crowdsourced Biofuel to Transform Energy Systems in Rwanda
34
Climate-Conscious Initiatives
South Pole Carbon Minimizes Greenhouse Gases and Creates New Energy
33
Healthier Cooking Instruments
Ecozoom Designs Safe Cookstoves for the Developing World
32
Charitable E-Bakeries
Baking for Good is an Online Treat Service That Delivers Change
31
Social Good Cuisine
La Tablée des Chefs Teaches Kids About Nutrition While Feeding the Homele
30
Food Desert Distributors
The Corbin Hill Road Farm Supplies Fresh Produce to Those in Need
29
Incubating Himalayan Innovation
'One Earth Designs' Promotes Eco and Social Entrepreneurship
28
Green Coal Options
Eco-Fuel Africa Works on Creating Sustainable Energy Technologies
27
South Asian-Focused Health Services
Apnee Sehat is a Social Enterprise Promoting Lifestyle Choices
26
Social Nutrient Packs
'Valid Nutrition' Pastes are Made Locally Where They Are Needed
25
Environmentally Conscious Heating
BioLite Provides Clean and Affordable Energy Worldwide
24
Urban Slum Sanitation
Sanergy Turns Kenyan Toilets into Green Social Enterprises
23
Ethnic Exchange Cuisine
Culture Kitchen Employs Immigrants to Teach Cooking Classes
22
Business Development-Focused Cuisine
Exceline Catering's Founders Commit to Small Enterprise Ideas
21
Celeb Chef Apprenticeship Charities
Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall Blends Fine Dining & Education
20
Kind Community Catering
Potluck Cafe Offers Employment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
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Fair Trade Cocoa
Divine Chocolate is a Social Business Partly Owned by Its Farmers
18
Carbon Offsetting Cookstoves
The Paradigm Project Offers A Safe Alternative to Open Fire
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BoP Energy Solutions
ONergy Works in Rural India Toward Sustainability and Equity
16
Community Culinary Schools
The Cooking Rooms is a Social Enterprise and a Social Space
15
Healthy Community Sales
'A Moveable Feast' Focuses on Arabs & Bangladeshis Who Live in SW1, London
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Sustaining Rural Development
Barefoot College Supports Professionals in the Majority World
13
Ethical Gastropubs
The Duke of Cambridge Serves Organic and Local Foods
12
Organic Food Giveaways
The NYFoods Egg Change Project Fosters the One-for-One Model
11
Charitable Horticultural Companies
Garden Basket Produces Organic Products That Provide Employment
10
Teen Environmental Activist Groups
Youth L.E.A.D. Miami Educates Students On Food Justice Issues
9
Pioneering Apprenticeship Programs
Fifteen Restaurant Offers Opportunities to Disadvantaged Youth
8
Impact-Driven Cookstove Designers
Prakti Design Produces Innovative Cookstoves for the Poor
7
Fuel-Efficient Cookstoves
BURN Manufacturing Provides High Quality, Cleaner Alternative Ovens
6
Multi-Ethnic Cooking by Immigrants
EthniCity Catering Gives Calgary Newcomers Tools to Succeed
5
Healthy Happiness Hubs
'Social adVentures' Supports the Community Through Enjoyment
4
Veteran Support CICs
'About Turn' is a Community Interest Company Assisting Armed Service Members
3
Female-Focused Enterprises
Women's Bean Project Creates Jobs with Jewelry & Gourmet Food
2
Gourmet Do-Good Brownies
Greyston Bakery is a Social Enterprise
1
Life-Engaging Support Services
The Avenues Trust Group Helps Those with Learning Disabilities
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Mini Kitchen Cooking Purifiers
The Conceptual Kokãir Cooking Curifier Easily Absorbs Fumes
Beer-Branded Solar Cookers
The Busch Light Solar Cooker is Perfect for Camping and More
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Plant-Based School Lunch Guides
Forager Project & Veganuary Debut the Vegan School Lunch Challenge
Healthy Scratch Kitchens
Everytable Raised $55 Million USD to Expand its Market Presence
Sustainable Hotel Designs
1 Hotel Nashville Just Opened its Doors
Durable Camper Kitchen Sets
The Warden 'K.U.B' Ultimate Camping Kitchen Set is Sustainable
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Futuristic Mars-Themed Cafes
Unseenbird Designs the Striking Sik Mul Sung Cafe
Sustainable Electric Coffee Makers
Thomas Mair's Kara Coffee Maker Highlights Circular Design
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Stackable Modular Induction Cookers
The 'Cookmate' Kitchen Appliance by Chandru M is All-in-One
Sustainable Edible Coffee Cups
The Coffee Bean Shop in Australia Uses 'Good Edi' Edible Cups
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Walk-In Freezer Concept Stores
Sainsfreeze Shows Customers How to Freeze Foods & Reduce Waste
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Minimalist Outdoor Stove Units
The Conceptual 'Lava Box' Maintains a Compact Design
Change-Making Bodycare Stores
The Body Shop's Workshop Concept Stores Inspire & Equip Activists
Gas Plant-Housed Offices
Foster + Partners Emphasizes Flexibility with This Unlikely Office Space
Multifunctional Outdoor Kitchens
The Ethimo x Gordon Guillaumier 'Phil' Has Three Main Functions
Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores
The Goods Mart is a Curated Better-for-You Store
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
DTC Kitchenware Stores
Kitchenware Brand Our Place Opens its First Physical Store in Los Angeles
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Inside-Out Greenhouse Restaurants
Norm Architects Complete a Project in a Swedish Vineyard
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Soil Awareness Campaigns
Heinz Launched SOS Tomatoes Island on Fortnite
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Organically Crafted Snack Stands
These Refreshment Kiosks in London Royal Parks are Sustainable
Online Anti-Food Waste Tools
The Premier Foods 'Fresh Take on Food Waste' Tool is Handy
Insulated Multi-Fuel Outdoor Stoves
The Biolite EcoZoom Versa Works with a Range of Fuel
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Mindful Styling Campaigns
Style Consciously by Chatters Promotes Making Mindful Choices
Mini Smoke-Free Camper Stoves
The BioLite EcoZoom Dura Runs on Your Choice of Fuel
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Food Waste Prevention Coaches
Leanpath Uses an AI-Powered Solution to Reduce Kitchen Waste
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Grills
The CasusGrill™ Uses All-Natural Materials to Cook Food on the Go
Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers
The Conceptual 'Chefbox' Multifunctional Cooker is Intuitive
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Colorful Aerial Installations
Morag Myerscough Creates Work to Support the Clean Power Campaign
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Sustainable Fashion Search Engines
This Tool Helps American Consumers Access Eco-Friendly Apparel
Lifestyle-Conscious Food Product Launches
Epicurium is Debuting 16 New Healthy Snacks and Drinks
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Indigenous Jam Spreads
Tradish by Chef Sarah Meconse Mierau References Indigenous Plant Medicine
Sustainable Smart Cookers
The Sevvy Smart Cooker Quickly Prepares Food at Low Temperatures
Light-Powered Countertop Cookers
The Brava Glass Smart Countertop Oven Uses Advanced Technology
Candied Fruit Show Kitchens
Co.arch Studio Designs a Slick Pop-up Space for Cesarin
AI-Powered Recipe Platforms
'cookAIfood' is a Platform for Generating and Sharing AI-Made Recipes
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Hook is Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
Zero-Waste Tasting Menus
Ficoa Introduces a Culinary Concept Curated by Chef Gerry Quintero
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Portable Electric Pots
Yunsoo Choi's Electric Pot Turns Camping into Glamping
Progressive Superfood Programs
Laird Superfood Launches New ESG Program Called 'Ohana Care'
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Eco-Conscious Night-Time Restaurants
Vignesh Sankar's Trash Feast Solves Night-Time Food Dilemmas
App-Paired Cooktop Systems
The Tramontina Guru Smart Cooking System Supports Novice Chefs
Sustainable Compact Blenders
Open Funk's re:Mix Kitchen Blender Boasts Practicality & Convenience
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks
Cookin’ Somethin’ for College Shares User-Friendly Recipes
Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks
Gourmet Popcorn is on a Mission to Create Jobs
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Ethical Alternative Search Engines
'Take Care' Helps Consumers find Companies Focused on Ethics
Instant Lentil Meals
Lentiful's Meals Eliminate the Time Needed to Cook Lentils
Eco-Friendly Pub Guides
Heineken's Green Pub Guide Spotlights Sustainability Efforts
Biodynamic Curry Sauces
Mike's Curry Love Makes Sauces with Regeneratively Farmed Ingredients
Plant-Based Food Manufacturers
Creatd Ventures Acquired the Health-Focused Food Company 'Brave'
Upcycled Ingredient Meal Kits
The Green Chef Earth Month Selects Menu Has 12 Options
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Instant Plant-Based Meals
kencko Launched Three New Flavors of Its Sustainable Instant Meals
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Machine-Learning Recipe Apps
'littlecook.io' Helps Users Curb Food Waste, Plan Ahead and More
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Charitable Zero-Waste Meals
Good Food Project Turns Excess Food into Meals for the Food Insecure
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Zero Carbon QSR Restaurants
McDonald's Opens a New Eco-Conscious Location in Tai Wo
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Carbon-Conscious Oat Beverages
These Vegan Beverages for Kids Label Their Carbon Footprint
Sustainable Carbon-Neutral Eggs
Morrisons Planet Friendly Eggs Feature a Circular Waste Scheme
Upcycled Seafood Plates
Carly Breame Has Debuted the Off the Menu Ceramics
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Arthritis-Friendly Cooking Platforms
Recetas Nestlé Launches a New Platform with Inclusive Recipes
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals
These Jar-Borne Warm Meals Are Nutritious and Deliciously Meat-Free
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Plant-Based Billboard Takeovers
Birds Eye Promoted a Plant-Based Range & Challenged Competitors
Premium Food-Waste Cooking Apps
The SORTEDfood App Helps to Cut Waste and Create Great Meals
Clutter-Free Recipe Apps
Manna Cooking Launches Its Community-Focused Recipe Software
Creatively Repaired Garment Collections
TOAST Emphasizes Sustainability in New Capsule
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Carbon Capture Soaps
CleanO2 is Working to Solve Climate Change "One Soap Bar at a Time"
Frozen-to-Fresh Poke Bowls
Konscious Foods' Plant-Based Poke Bowls Make Quick Meals
Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables
The AroundFire Portable Grill Table is Easy to Bring Anywhere
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Tortilla-Focused Businesses
Kernel of Truth Organics Specializes in the Art of the Tortilla
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Elevated Vegan Restaurants
Community Resto is a Vegan Haven with a Heart for Giving Back
Online Carbon-Estimating Tools
Open Farm Launches an Online Carbon Tool for Pet Food Products
Chef-Curated Cooking Kits
The New York Times Launched Cooking Kits with Three Guest Chefs
Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
The Friendly Chemical Co. Launches its New Refill Stations
Expensable Pub Lunches
Greene King is Offering Pub Lunch Breaks with a Productive Twist
Plant-Based Camping Meals
Michelin-Trained Chefs Launched Poe & Co. Folk Foods
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Carbon-Neutral Food Companies
Bobo's is Achieving Carbon Neutrality with a Wind-Powered Facility
Ready-Made Curry Dishes
Proper Good Offers Tasty and Convenient Meals to Busy Consumers
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Eco-Friendly Esports Initatives
Esports Insider Launches the 'Carbon Neutral Collective'
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Carbon-Neutral Shelf-Stable Meals
Matriark Vegetable Harvest Stew Uniquely Supports Food Banks
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
African Ready Meal Collections
Oja Launches the 'Home Comforts' African Ready Meal Line
Technologically-Advanced Grills
Chili's Announced its Plans to Make the 'Kitchen of the Future'
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Climate-Friendly Beef Burgers
Schweid & Sons Taps Tyson Foods for the New Climate-Friendly Beef
Plant-Based Cooking Competitions
Peeled's Streaming Series Stars an All-Vegan Cast
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Partnered with Susan G. Komen
Value-Focused Cooking Campaigns
The 'Great Value with Grace' Campaign Encourages Scratch Cooking
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery