Food Waste
Q2 startup roundup: Investment records, food without fields and smart waste reductions
A roundup of second-quarter developments among startups in the food and agriculture industry. Read More
German startup digitizes restaurant orders to address food waste
Startup Choco, which recently raised $111 million, has created a platform that hones in on food waste in the hospitality industry, connecting food suppliers directly to restaurants and cafes. Read More
Beating food waste needs plastic — the question is where and when
Plastic, while bad for the environment, is an important tool in the fight against food waste. How do we balance those pros and cons? Read More
This Puerto Rican farm-to-fork app is creating a sustainable food system on the island
Puerto Rico imports 85 percent of its food. This app helps people buy the other 15. Read More
New EPA report highlights climate impacts of food waste
The food waste reduction strategy with the greatest environmental benefits is not recycling, it is prevention. Read More
Europe's supermarkets are leading on sustainability
Grocers in Europe are deploying many small tactics like labels and discounts push consumers into making more sustainable choices. Read More
Catering is the pandemic's winning sector
The shift to catering could help the food system overhaul to become more sustainable. Read More
Breaking the cycle with upcycled food
Four members of the Upcycled Food Association break down their biggest challenges making upcycled food mainstream. Read More
The food system is a critical infrastructure investment
One in six American jobs is in the food system, so improving the food system is a critical component of building a just economy. Read More
The new dynamic duo: Pricing and food waste
Wasteless uses AI to adjust prices for goods closer to the expiration date, a process that encourages consumers to reduce waste while increasing revenue for retailers. Read More
