These sustainable grocery concepts range from small batch supermarkets to local produce apps. Some notable examples include an in-store smoothie bar that is located in Stockholm. In addition to offering healthy beverages, this kiosk uses fruit that would otherwise be discarded and ultimately puts an end to food waste.
Additionally, Boston's discount boutique grocer, Daily Table aims to offer premium products to low-income families. In addition to its locally sourced produce, the grocer offers a myriad of surplus products that are budget-friendly without sacrificing quality.
Furthermore, sustainable grocery concepts like elegant food rescue eateries and large-scale vertical farms aim to reduce food waste in urban environments. Whether sourcing left-over food from grocery stores or encouraging urban farming practices, these examples showcase the evolving attitudes of modern consumers.
16 Sustainable Grocery Innovations
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Smoothie Bar Concepts
This Juice Bar Reduces Fruit Waste in This Stockholm Supermarket
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Large-Scale Vertical Farms
This Company Aims to Make Local Produce More Accessible for Consumers
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Retail Farmer's Markets
Ferme En Ville is a Local Food Market That Recalls a Marketplace Aesthetic
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Unpackaged Food Supermarkets
Original Unpacked is Lowering Food Waste by Unconventional Means
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Neighborhood Grocer Concepts
This Local Shanghai Grocery Store Boasts a Vibrant Branding Scheme
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Eco Bulk Food Kiosks
This New Self-Service Refill System is Housed at London's Planet Organic
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Small-Batch Supermarkets
This Grocery Store Boasts a Herb Wall and a Soda Fountain
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Artisanal Culinary Boutiques
This Swiss Specialty Food Store is Brimming with Quality Ingredients
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Fresh Locavore Grocers
This Portland Supermarket Focuses Largely on Local Organic Fare
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Low-Cost Boutique Grocers
Daily Table Offers Healthy and Premium Food Items at Low Prices
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Elegant Food Rescue Eateries
Instock Restaurant Prepares Meals with Grocery Store Leftovers
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Waste-Reducing Grocery Programs
Marks & Spencer's New Program Aims to Prevent Food Waste
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Farm-to-Flight Airport Markets
The Napa Farms Market is a Local Food Vendor at SFO
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Budget-Friendly Organic Shops
This Sister Chain of Whole Foods Will Cater to Millennial Shoppers
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Local Produce Apps
'Buy Local NB' is an App That Connects People to Local Produce in New Brunswick
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Waste-Free Grocer Concepts
Lagom is Market Concept Based on Using "Just the Right Amount"
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Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Upcycled Vegetable Packaging
Anina Packages Plant-Based Ready Meals in Upcycled Waste Vegetables
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
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Contemporary Engaging Stores
New Balance Opens Unique Retail Concept Store on in Boston
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
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
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Foods
These New Conagra Brands Frozen Foods Include Over 50 Options
Sustainable Sorghum Snacks
Groovie Veggie Bites are Made with a Drought-Resistant Grain
Botanical Marketplace Concepts
Taylor Corzine's The Local Collective Emphasizes Community
Waste-Combatting Food Scanners
The OneThird Food Scanners Include Three Models
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Ethical Neighborhood Convenience Stores
The Goods Mart is a Curated Better-for-You Store
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Reusable Grocery Delivery Packaging
Milk & More and Again Partnered for Reusable Packaging Options
Online Anti-Food Waste Tools
The Premier Foods 'Fresh Take on Food Waste' Tool is Handy
Refillable Grocery Containers
'Dizzie' Offers its Grocer Products in Reusable Containers
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Fiber-Based Food Packaging
Hinojosa Unveils the New 'Foodservice' Packaging in Three Formats
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
High-End Specialty Food Stores
L’Épicuriste Boasts Curated Food Products, Sourced Globally
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Expansive In-House Food Ranges
Sainsbury’s Flourish Includes Over 65 Products
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Reusable Wet Wipe Appliances
The Conceptual 'Re:clean' Reusable Tissue Cleaner is Sustainable
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Upcycled Ingredient Breads
Kroger Simple Truth Upcycled Bread Has 10% ReGrained SuperGrain+
Diversity-Promoting Retail Concepts
Eoghan Ross Designs PUSH as a Conscientious Retail Space
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Sustainable Fashion Search Engines
This Tool Helps American Consumers Access Eco-Friendly Apparel
Freshness-Maximizing Microgreens Packaging
Upward Farms Introduced New Packs for its Microgreens
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Food Preservation Fridges
Beko's HarvestFresh Technology Mimics the 24-Hour Sun Cycle
Reusable Bag Retailer Programs
Closed Loop Partners is Managing a Reusable Bag Pilot for Retailers
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Hook is Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
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
Sustainable Potato Bags
'Brown Bag Potatoes' Get a New Sustainable Bag for E-Commerce Packaging
Eco-Conscious Night-Time Restaurants
Vignesh Sankar's Trash Feast Solves Night-Time Food Dilemmas
Sustainable Cereal Packaging
Weetabix Now Features Fully Recyclable Packaging
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Genetic-Specific Nutrition Insights
GenoPalate is Bringing Genetic Personalization to Earth Fare
Sustainable Compact Blenders
Open Funk's re:Mix Kitchen Blender Boasts Practicality & Convenience
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Dedicated eCommerce Fulfilment Apps
The Grocerist Fulfillment App Minimizes Labor Costs
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Eco-Friendly Pub Guides
Heineken's Green Pub Guide Spotlights Sustainability Efforts
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Sustainable E-Commerce Businesses
SustainKart is an Indian Marketplace Prioritizing Sustainability
Plant-Based Private Label Products
Open Nature Products are Arriving at Albertsons
Cashier-Free Grocery Chains
Automated Grocer 'Aisle 24' Opens a New Location in Toronto
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
Upcycled Supergrain Flatbreads
This Naan Flatbread Uses 20% ReGrained Supergrain+ Flour
Plant-Powered Food Halls
Saluhall is a New Dining Concept by IKEA's Parent Company
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
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
AI-Driven Grocery Services
Hungryroot is a First-of-Its-Kind Grocery and Recipe Delivery Service
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
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
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Charitable Zero-Waste Meals
Good Food Project Turns Excess Food into Meals for the Food Insecure
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Waste-Reducing Culinary Starters
The Spare Food Co.'s Spare Starter Uses Surplus Farm Produce
Complimentary Spice Grocer Campaigns
Sainsbury's Seasonings Shuttle Service Provides Free Spices
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Ready-to-Pick Microgreen Varieties
Bioplants Introduces Its Inouï Microgreen Range in Supermarkets
Sustainable Bread Ranges
Wildfarmed Life Changing Breads are Launching in the UK in Five Styles
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Premium Food-Waste Cooking Apps
The SORTEDfood App Helps to Cut Waste and Create Great Meals
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Online Grocery Equity Initiatives
Broulim’s Fresh Foods Will Start Accepting SNAP Payments Online
Hispanic Heritage Grocer Campaigns
Southeastern Grocers are Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Plant-Based Grocery Collections
Purple Carrot Launches the Grocery Collection Called Plantry
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Vegan-Friendly Grocer Campaigns
These Central Co-op Veganuary Offers Support Vegan Diets
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Ethnic Grocer Delivery Platforms
The Bakkal Last-Mile Delivery Platform is Convenience-Focused
Custom Phygital Grocery Deals
Amazon Uses Prime Member's Data to Offer Bespoke Whole Foods Deals
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Sustainable Ambient Yogurts
Chr. Hansen and CP Kelco Debut New Prototype Ambient Yogurts
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Fee-Free Grocer Deliveries
Kroger Grocery Connect Combats Against Food Deserts
Complimentary Breakfast Trucks
Sainsbury’s Vegfast Van Shares Free Healthy Breakfasts
Private Label Frozen Treats
These SE Grocers Frozen Treats are Limited-Edition and Here for Summer
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Sustainable Vertically Grown Lettuce
Coop Debuts a Vertically Farmed Lettuce with Compostable Bags
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Seasonal Grocer Celebrations
Natural Grocers AUTUMNFEST Offers Ample Discounts
Convenient Grain-Based Meals
Seeds of Change Introduces the Ancient Grain Mix Line at Whole Foods
Vegan Product-Promoting Supermarket Campaigns
Lidl Equalizes Prices for Vegan & Non-Vegan Products
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
Shelf-Stable Vegan Salamis
Renegade Foods Created Industry-First Vegan Deli Meats
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Expansive Grocer Holiday Promotions
Natural Grocers Holly Deals Offer Up to 46% Off Products