These food preservation projects seek to tackle the growing issue of food waste in urban communities. Many consumers and business establishments are guilty of throwing out enormous amounts of food each and every day. These food preservation projects seek to tackle the problem of food waste through innovative campaigns and cutting-edge technology.
For the average consumer, it can be difficult to use up every piece of food you purchase. To combat the issue of household food waste, many companies have developed products that help extend the life of the fresh food we buy. Some of the revolutionary products that help consumers reduce food waste include electricity-free vegetable storage, rejuvenating food covers and produce-extending gadgets.
While the issue of consumer food waste is a growing concern, a great deal of food waste also comes from businesses such as grocery stores and restaurants. One of the innovative ways that supermarkets have sought to combat food waste is by making their surplus products available to charities and other non-profit organization. In contrast, many restaurants have been cutting down on food waste by using leftovers for other purposes such as compost or new menu items.
53 Food Preservation Projects
From Ugly Produce Campaigns to Charitable Hunger Apps:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 29, 2015 — Social Good
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Recipe-Based Grocery Stores
This Store Will Allow Shoppers to Buy Recipe Kits and Ingredients
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Digital Cooking Tables
The New Concept Table from IKEA Will Suggest Recipes Based on Leftovers
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Unpackaged Food Supermarkets
Original Unpacked is Lowering Food Waste by Unconventional Means
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Flat-Pack Food Containers
The Fold Project's Reusable Containers Offer an Alternative to Disposal
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Futuristic Modular Refrigerators
Future Connect by Yujie Peng Ensures Food Doesn't Go Bad
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Food Waste Fertilizing
The Urban Composter Brings the Breaking Down of Organic Matter Indoors
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Electricity-Free Vegetable Storage
This Device Allows You to Store Veggies at Room Temperature
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Non-Electric Food Storage
The Mitti Cool Clay Fridge Prevents Food Waste in Developing Countries
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Food-Recycling Machines
The EcoSafe Digester Converts Food Waste into Greywater
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Food Scrap Dining
The Salvage Supperclub Initiative Serves Food From Dumpsters in a 6 Course Meal
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Sustainable Supermarkets
Original Unverpackt Aims to Become Germany's First Waste-Free Supermarket
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Ugly Produce Packaging
Loblaws' No Name Products Are Branded as 'Naturally Imperfect'
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Reactive Food Labels
These Food Expiration-Indicating Packaging Degrades With Spoiled Items
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Reusable Take-Out Containers
The 'GO Box' is Designed to Replace Single-Use Restaurant Containers
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Solar Food Storage Containers
The Wakati Stores Fruit and Vegetables Without Refrigeration
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Leftover Food-Trading Apps
The 'LeftoverSwap' App is Designed to Help Locals Trade Leftover Food
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Produce-Extending Gadgets
The Green Heart Contains Potassium and is Designed to Reduce Food Waste
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Food Preservation Powders
These Food Powders Give New Life to Expired Fruits and Vegetables
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Ugly Produce Campaigns
Intermarche Defends Oddly Shaped Vegetables & Fruits to Reduce Food Waste
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Waste-Based Menus
Organic Waste Uses Now Include Food Served in Restaurants Like Brothl by Joost
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Energy-Converting Receptacles
The Revive Makes Food Waste Recycling Practical and Functional
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Anti-Food Waste Apps
The PareUp App Lets You Buy Excess Food From Retailers at a Low Cost
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Waste-Eliminating Catering
The Chive Sustainable Event Design Company Focuses on Green Eats
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Food Preservation Campaigns
#WhatTheFork Aims to Reduce Food Waste by Embracing 'Ugly' Produce
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Pay-As-You-Feel Cafes
The Real Junk Food Project in the United Kingdom Offers Services by Donation
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Generous Foodsharing Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's Food Waste Campaign Shares What You Don't Eat
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Charitable Hunger Apps
Feeding Forward Helps With Donating Food and Eliminating Food Waste
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Waste-Reducing Recipe Sites
Sainsbury's Food Rescue Powered by Google Helps Reduce Food Waste
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Waste-Transforming Startups
Eat Limmo Created a New Plant-Based Ingredient Used in Baking
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Waste-Powered Supermarkets
This Sainsbury's Supermaket Will Be Powered by its Own Food Waste
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Waste-Reducing Mobile Discounts
EcoBasket Hopes to Offer Perishable Food Coupons via Smartphones
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Food Donation Apps
The 'Foodcloud' App Will Distribute Unwanted Grocery Store Food to Charities
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Touchscreen Fridge Monitors
The Kitchen Hub Helps You Plan Meals and Monitor Expiration Dates
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Waste-Free Grocer Concepts
Lagom is Market Concept Based on Using "Just the Right Amount"
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Zero Waste Blogs
Lauren Singer Shares Secrets to Sustainable Living, Without Making Trash
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Food Spoilage Sensors
This Wireless Food Spoilage Sensor Sends Alerts to Your Smartphone
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Senior Citizen Restaurant Pop-Ups
Oma's Pop-Up Serves as a Social Reintegration for Grandparents
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Surplus Food Donation Apps
The 'Spoiler Alert' App Helps Streamline Supermarket Food Donations
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Food Waste Discounts
Diners Exchange Food Waste for Reduced Restaurant Rates
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Meal-Sharing Services
The Casserole Club Helps Share Portions of Homemade Food with Neighbors
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Empowering Food Projects
The Campus Kitchen Uses Gardens to Educate Kids on Food Waste and Hunger
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Produce-Sharing Communities
AmpleHarvest.org Lets Gardeners Give to Their Neighbors in Need
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Vacuum-Powered Food Containers
The VacuVita Air Seals Your Food To Keep It Fresh
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Food Conservation Apps
The FoodKeeper App Minimizes Waste with Cooking and Storage Tips
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Food Freshness Identifiers
Chao Zhang’s Tags Tell You When Your Food is Rotten
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Food Expiry Apps
'The Fridge' is an App That Warns When Your Groceries Will Spoil
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Non-Profit Grocery Shops
The Daily Table Sells Food Donated by Wholesalers
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Food-Preserving Apps
The Fridge App Helps You Keep an Eye on Your Fridge to Prevent Food Spoilage
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Altruistic Foodsharing Sites
The CropMobster Site Connects Individuals and Organizations for Good
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Waste-Reducing Public Refrigerators
This Public Fridge Lets Anyone Take or Leave Leftover Food
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Rejuvinating Food Covers
The MOLO Microwave Cover Uses Water Vapor to Bring Old Meals Back to Life
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Potluck Planning Platforms
The Feastly Peer-to-Peer Sharing Community Organizes Dinner Parties
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Eco Catering Projects
The INNOCAT Initiative Aims to Launch an Environmental Food Service
Related Ideas
Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Modern Indoor Farm Stands
Lettuce Grow Helps You Grow Your Own Groceries at Home
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Next-Gen Food Scraps Bins
Mill is a New and Revolutionary Kitchen Food Scrap Bin
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Temperature-Sensitive Mayo Jars
Hellmann’s Smart Jar Changes to Help Fight Food Waste
AI-Powered Recipe Tools
Hellmann's Meal Reveal Uses Artificial Intelligence to Fight Food Waste
Gamified Compost Bins
The Smart Palm Bin Awards Badges for Food Waste Reduction
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations
The Everdure Mobile Prep Kitchen Supports Easy Outdoor Living
Paper-Made Frozen Food Packaging
PACK'D is Introducing New Recyclable Paper Bags
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Compact Countertop Composters
The FoodCycler Maestro Has a Five-Liter Capacity
Upcycled Fruit Skincare
'My Skin Feels' Repurposes Olive Oil, Ketchup & Mandarin Juice Waste
Waste-Combatting Food Scanners
The OneThird Food Scanners Include Three Models
Vegan Hydroponic Nutrients
Re-Nuble Uses Food By-Products to Create Vegan Plant Nutrients
Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs
UAUPROJECT Uses Only Compostable or Recyclable Materials
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Soil Awareness Campaigns
Heinz Launched SOS Tomatoes Island on Fortnite
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Naturally Pasteurized Processes
Farther Farms' new technology uses supercritical carbon dioxide
Fresh Produce Storage Bags
Ambrosia Bags Offers a Solution to the Common Problem of Wasted Produce
Upcycled Dried Fruit Snacks
The Ugly Company Boats Healthy Recipes That Curb Food Waste, as Well
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
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Effective Food Vacuum Sealers
The FoodSaver VS1210 Space Saving Vacuum Sealer Launched
Food Waste Prevention Coaches
Leanpath Uses an AI-Powered Solution to Reduce Kitchen Waste
Smart Food Storage Containers
Silo Offers a Vacuum Sealing Container System Connected to Alexa
Meat Packaging Reduction Initiatives
Sainsbury’s Beef Mince Products is Now Vacuum-Sealed
Upcycled Cheese Powders
Kerry's Upcycled Cheese Powder is Environmentally-Friendly and Flavorful
Zero-Waste Hotel Menus
Hilton's The Taste of Zero Waste Aims to Cut Landfill Contrubitions by 50%
Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
Upcycled Tortilla Beers
Chica Mexicana is Made with Imperfect Tortillas to Fight Food Waste
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Ultrasonic Food Purifiers
SOUNDWAY's Ultrasonic Purifier Decontaminates Food in 10 Minutes
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Reusable Produce Seals
Food Huggers Keep Sliced Vegetables and Open Containers Fresh for Longer
Reusable Wet Wipe Appliances
The Conceptual 'Re:clean' Reusable Tissue Cleaner is Sustainable
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Food Waste Bioplastics Factories
Agrorenew is Transforming Watermelon Waste into Bioplastics
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Contemporary Meal Prep Kits
W&P’s Eight-Piece Fridge Bundle is Stylish and Effective
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Grain Husk Packaging Solutions
Proservation Develops 'Recou' out of Unused Grain Husks
Freshness-Maximizing Microgreens Packaging
Upward Farms Introduced New Packs for its Microgreens
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Food Scrap Recycling Systems
The Next Generation Mill is Faster, Smarter and Quieter
Food Preservation Fridges
Beko's HarvestFresh Technology Mimics the 24-Hour Sun Cycle
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Sustainable French Fry Menus
McCain Foods and A&W Team Up to Promote Regenerative Farming
Anti-Food Waste Solutions
Too Good To Go is Targeting Food Surplus Management with an AI Solution
Energy-Saving Smart Fridges
Dawlance's 'Vitamin Fresh' Technology Preserves Food Quality
Potato-Made Compostable Cling Wraps
Great Wrap Offers a New Biodegradable Cling Film
Sustainable Potato Bags
'Brown Bag Potatoes' Get a New Sustainable Bag for E-Commerce Packaging
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Odor-Busting Waste Composters
This Compact Machine Allows For Convenient Indoor Composting
Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
Meatless Vending Machines
Meatless Farm's APM Dispenses Free Veg & Plant-Based Food
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Upcycled Fruit Skincare
Pulpe De Vie Specializes in Making Upcycled Skincare from Downgraded Fruit
Instant Lentil Meals
Lentiful's Meals Eliminate the Time Needed to Cook Lentils
Microwave-Ready Snack Products
The Individually Wrapped Veggies Made Great Products are Flavorful
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Senior-Focused Meal Kit Campaigns
Parsley Box is Emphasizing its Value to the Stay-at-Home Family
Spoilage-Spotting Food Sensors
This Sensor Lets You Know When Your Meat Or Chicken Is Going Bad
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Waste-Reducing Wines
Wasted Wine Club Creatively Repurposes Surplus Wine
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
BAR-U-EAT Compostable Bar Wrappers are BPI-Certified
Green Produce-Preserving Containers
Rubbermaid's 'FreshWorks® Produce Saver' Keeps Produce Fresh
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
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
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Reusable Banana Containers
Fresh Del Monte Launches a New Banana Container with Arena Packaging
Waste-Reducing Culinary Starters
The Spare Food Co.'s Spare Starter Uses Surplus Farm Produce
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Upcycled Watermelon Waste Chutneys
Fresh Direct Watermelon Rind Chutney Combats Against Food Waste
Food-Preserving Nitrogen Sprays
Air Liquide Utilizes Liquid Nitrogen to Chill and Preserve Produce
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Singer Bangladesh Unveils Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock Fridges
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
Plastic Reduction Meat Packaging
Sainsbury's New Steak Packaging Will Save Ample Plastic Use
Surplus Food Grocer Initiatives
Aldi and Too Good To Go Have Partnered to Offer Surplus Food
Tomato Sauce Pouches
Le Sauce & Co.'s Well-Portioned Sauces Help to Reduce Food & Packaging Waste
Plant-Based Grocery Collections
Purple Carrot Launches the Grocery Collection Called Plantry
Complimentary Spice Grocer Campaigns
Sainsbury's Seasonings Shuttle Service Provides Free Spices
Spoil-Protected Mini Cucumbers
Topline Farms Launches Mini Cucumbers with a Longer Shelf-Life
Social Good Produce Campaigns
Peak Harvest Produce by Lidl Raises Funds for Hospitals
Large-Scale Meal Campaigns
The 1 Billion Meals Endowment Campaign Provides Food for Millions
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Fiber-Based Sandwich Packaging
The ProAmpac MAP RAP Sandwich Wedge Packaging is Versatile
Leftover Sandwich Campaigns
The Hellmanns' 'Between 2 Slices' Campaign Tackles Food Waste
Food-Preserving Microbial Ingredients
Florida Food Products Debuts VegStable Secure
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Streamlined Recipe Tools
RecipeMate Reduces Food Waste By Helping You Use What You Have
Food Management Apps
The KIFF App Helps Consumers Manage and Track the Freshness of Their Food
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Sustainable Meat Preservatives
Corbion Debuts a New Sustainable Meat Antioxidant for Preservation
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Repositioned Deli Meat Brands
The Hormel Natural Choice Brand Debuted a Refreshed Image
Mushroom-Derived Hybrid Meats
Mush Foods Upcycles Food Waste to Grow Nutritious Mycelium Protein
Meal Donation Food Products
O Organics 'Fight Hunger, Serve Hope' Initiative Helps Kids in Need
Seasonal Cooking Aid Apps
Seasnal Helps Reduce Food Waste and Inspire Creativity
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Carbon-Neutral Shelf-Stable Meals
Matriark Vegetable Harvest Stew Uniquely Supports Food Banks
Preservation-Focused Food Warmers
Unox's 'EVEREO' Hot Fridge Keeps Food at the Prime Temperature
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Oil Preservation Technologies
Alianza Team Launches the ShelfLifeExtender* Technology for Oils
Pickle Juice Campaigns
The Pickle Juice Company Urges People to #SavethePickles
Value-Focused Cooking Campaigns
The 'Great Value with Grace' Campaign Encourages Scratch Cooking
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids