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
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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
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Charitable E-Bakeries
Baking for Good is an Online Treat Service That Delivers Change
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Social Good Cuisine
La Tablée des Chefs Teaches Kids About Nutrition While Feeding the Homele
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Food Desert Distributors
The Corbin Hill Road Farm Supplies Fresh Produce to Those in Need
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Incubating Himalayan Innovation
'One Earth Designs' Promotes Eco and Social Entrepreneurship
28
Green Coal Options
Eco-Fuel Africa Works on Creating Sustainable Energy Technologies
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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
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Environmentally Conscious Heating
BioLite Provides Clean and Affordable Energy Worldwide
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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
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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
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Community Culinary Schools
The Cooking Rooms is a Social Enterprise and a Social Space
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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
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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
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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
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Pioneering Apprenticeship Programs
Fifteen Restaurant Offers Opportunities to Disadvantaged Youth
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Impact-Driven Cookstove Designers
Prakti Design Produces Innovative Cookstoves for the Poor
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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
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Gourmet Do-Good Brownies
Greyston Bakery is a Social Enterprise
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Life-Engaging Support Services
The Avenues Trust Group Helps Those with Learning Disabilities
Related Ideas
Advanced Portable Camping Kitchens
Wildland and Cinch Have Partnered to Create the Kitchen Cruiser
Collapsible Wood-Burning Stoves
The Conceptual 'Leikki' Camping Stove Attaches onto Bikes
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
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
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Multifunctional Outdoor Kitchens
The Ethimo x Gordon Guillaumier 'Phil' Has Three Main Functions
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Plant-Based Breakfast Menus
Alpro and a Michelin-Trained Chef Collaborated on Inspiring Eats
Dual-Orientation Countertop Ovens
The Conceptual Dwo Oven and Multicooker Works in Many Ways
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts
BKID Introduces the Minimal ODS Smart Cooker Concept
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
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
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
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
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
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
DIY Solar Oven Guides
Reclaim Design Shows How to Construct a Working Solar Oven for €77.13
Alternative Cooking Oil Startups
NoPalm Ingredients Completed a Funding Round Raising over $5M
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
Self-Contained Outdoor Kitchens
The Sunjoy Fleetwood Outdoor Grill Kitchen is Customizable
Mini Smoke-Free Camper Stoves
The BioLite EcoZoom Dura Runs on Your Choice of Fuel
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Sustainable Cast-Iron Skillets
Hornbeam Skillets are Made with 95% Recycled Metal
AI-Powered Kitchen Solutions
TKC Kitchens Transforms Design Process with Intelligent Technology
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Pizza Making Culinary Collections
Gozney Joins Hedley & Bennett on a Joint Capsule
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Bean-Free Coffee Alternatives
Voyage Foods Launched Bean-Free Coffee for Foodservice Clients
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
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
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
Hyper-Local Dining Establishments
Hotel Belmar Stands Out with Its Sustainable Cuisine
Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Hook is Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions
Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Portable Electric Pots
Yunsoo Choi's Electric Pot Turns Camping into Glamping
Dedicated Sports Nutrition Marketplaces
Fuel Goods Was Founded by Laura Jorgensen & Courteney Low
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Nourishing Community Food Trucks
The Barilla Connection Kitchen Truck Shares Meals & Awareness
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
Homestyle Flash-Frozen Food Products
Jane Foodie Prioritizes Foods with Free-From Recipes
Sustainable Compact Blenders
Open Funk's re:Mix Kitchen Blender Boasts Practicality & Convenience
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
Portable Cooking Systems
Stoke Voltaics Launched the Nomad Cooking System
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Biodynamic Curry Sauces
Mike's Curry Love Makes Sauces with Regeneratively Farmed Ingredients
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Advanced Food Manufacturing Plants
Cafe Spice's New Food Plant is State-Of-The-Art
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens
Andrés Jaque Designs the Transspecies Kitchen Space
Zero-Waste Tasting Menus
Ficoa Introduces a Culinary Concept Curated by Chef Gerry Quintero
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Clean Energy Battery Companies
Greenworks Group Has Been Featured in The Human Component
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Chef-Made Vegan Cooking Sauces
PAYST Plant-Based Sauces Elevate a Range of Recipes
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
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
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
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Zero-Proof Catering Companies
Split Offers Alcohol-Free Catering, Education and Menu Consulting
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Creatively Repaired Garment Collections
TOAST Emphasizes Sustainability in New Capsule
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
Modular Outdoor Kitchen Collections
Blaze Partners with Urban Bonfire on a Premium Capsule
Re-Branded Food Trucks
Mill House Brewing Company Acquires Embers Wood-Fired Oven
Energy Storage-Equipped Modern Ovens
Cooper's Charlie Induction Oven is Efficient and Cutting-Edge
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Sustainable Charcoal Brands
The Good Charcoal Company Sponsors Free BBQs for Those in Need
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Electric Travel Kitchens
Rivian's New Electric Kitchen Can Be Folded for Convenience
Childhood Hunger-Combatting Initiatives
Sysco & Share Our Strength Highlight Their Enduring Impact
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Elevated Vegan Restaurants
Community Resto is a Vegan Haven with a Heart for Giving Back
Sustainable Modern Tabletop Smokers
Guillaume Bloget Designs the Cloche Table Smoker
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
Rapper-Endorsed Flame Stove Campaigns
Snoop Dogg Presents Solo Stove's Blunt Marketing Campaign
Influencer Flexitarian Campaigns
Violife Launched an Influencer Campaign Aimed at Flexitarians
Chef-Inspired Kitchen Lines
Crate & Barrel Teams Up with Gaby Dalkin for a New Hosting Capsule
Awareness-Raising Salad Bowls
The Smile Farms Bowl Honors Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
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
At-Home Foodie Chef Stocks
Kallø Organic Stock Pots Come in Chicken and Vegetable
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
Shared Kitchen Initatives
Metro & Food Banks of Quebec Address Food Insecurity
Flexible Kitchen Rental Options
Maker Kitchens Teams Up with Blt Kitchens on Flexible Rentals
Climate-Friendly Beef Burgers
Schweid & Sons Taps Tyson Foods for the New Climate-Friendly Beef
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Partnered with Susan G. Komen
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Amalgamated Cookbook Directories
Cook Book Love Celebrates Culinary Storytelling Virtually