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
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
AI-Powered Recipe Tools
Hellmann's Meal Reveal Uses Artificial Intelligence to Fight Food Waste
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Gamified Compost Bins
The Smart Palm Bin Awards Badges for Food Waste Reduction
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
AI-Powered Food Waste Solutions
wAIste Uses AI to Combat Food Waste in Several Ways
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging
This HUID Compostable Packaging Concept is Made with Onions
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Plastic-Free Laser-Etched Produce
The Tesco Laser-Etched Avocados Reduce Packaging Waste
Food Waste-Based Moisturizers
Merit Has Just Unveiled Its New Great Skin Moisturizer
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
AI Food Waste Reducers
The 'Orbisk' AI Solution Monitors Kitchen Waste to Optimize Recipes
Food Transparency Apps
WISEcode Positions Its App as a Powerful Tool in the Food Industry
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Water-Activated Book Designs
Water for People Raises Awareness with the Dehydrating Book
Cultivated Meat Commercialization Initiatives
Meatable & TruMeat Embrace Commercialization Efforts
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Freshness-Boosting Packaging Stickers
Fresh Inset's Vidre+ Adds Value to Fresh Produce Packaging
Upcycled Drinkable Yogurts
Maison Riviera's Drinkable Yogurt Helps to Reduce Food Waste
In-Office Food Recycling Systems
Mill for Workplace Helps Companies Manage Food Waste at Scale
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Healthful Grocer Wellness Campaigns
United Supermarkets 28-Day Challenge Campaign is Rewarding
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Breast Milk Freeze-Drying Technologies
Leche Offers Moms an Innovative Freeze-drying Technology
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Food-Based Body Bars
The Hygiene Bank & Goodwash Created The Edible Soap to Expose Hygiene Poverty
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
AI-Powered Gift-Wrapping Tools
The Food Group Has Introduced the Holiday GiftWraptor
Zero-Waste Hotel Menus
Hilton's The Taste of Zero Waste Aims to Cut Landfill Contrubitions by 50%
Fresh Produce Storage Bags
Ambrosia Bags Offers a Solution to the Common Problem of Wasted Produce
Vacuum-Powered Food Processing Systems
The Fresiio Vacuum Food Processor Extends Food Freshness
Food Waste Bioplastics Factories
Agrorenew is Transforming Watermelon Waste into Bioplastics
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Waste-Transformed Biomaterials
Laura Bordini's By Osmosis Project Explores Product Waste
Grain Husk Packaging Solutions
Proservation Develops 'Recou' out of Unused Grain Husks
AI-Powered Food Waste Apps
Leanpath Empowers Culinary Professionals with Real-Time Insights
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
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Modern Mobile Fridge Concepts
Junho Han Designs the Amity Relationship Mobile Fridge Concept
Humorous Condiment-Inspired Campaigns
Hellmann’s Introduces the #ENDCONDIMENTHOARDING Campaign
Freshness-Extending Food Packaging
SAVRpak Offers an Innovative Solution to Combat Food Waste
Clean-Ingredient Ready Meals
Proper Good's Globally Inspired Soups are Convenient & Healthy
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Lab-Tested Natural Food Washes
EatCleaner Removes Up to 99.9% of Wax, Dirt, Chemicals & Pesticide
Waste Diversion Grocer Initiatives
Giant Food and Divert Partnered to Combat Food Waste
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Ohio-Based Refill Stores
Reduce & Reuse Refillery Helps Save Money and Reduce Packaging Waste
Frozen Food Transportation Solutions
Candor Expedite Introduces a Groundbreaking Innovation
Anti-Food Waste Solutions
Too Good To Go is Targeting Food Surplus Management with an AI Solution
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
Paper-Packaged Garlic Baguettes
Marks & Spencer Launches its Garlic Baguettes in Paper Packaging
Unused Condiment Exchanges
Heinz Trade-Up Lets People Trade Unwanted Packets for a Ketchup Bottle
Odor-Busting Waste Composters
This Compact Machine Allows For Convenient Indoor Composting
Certified Non-UPF Labels
The Non-UPF Verified Label Helps Consumers Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Food Insecurity-Fighting Partnerships
Cox Farms Strives to Support Feeding America's Mission
Upcycled Vegetable Cooking Sauces
Oddbox Fights Food Waste by Repurposing Rescued Tomatoes
Meal Planning Tools
WhatsCook: Meal Planner & AI Recipes Reduces Food Waste with Tech
Freezer Clean-Out Campaigns
Yasso's Handle Your Freezer Clears Space for Frozen Snacks
Simplified Food Waste Reducers
'KITRO' is a University-Created Tool for Optimizing Food Usage
Retail Body Cam Initiatives
Pret a Manger Employees are Testing Out Body Cams for Personal Safety
Nourishing Community Food Trucks
The Barilla Connection Kitchen Truck Shares Meals & Awareness
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Food Insecurity Retail Campaigns
Asda 'You Buy, We Donate' Benefits BBC Children in Need
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Complimentary Spice Grocer Campaigns
Sainsbury's Seasonings Shuttle Service Provides Free Spices
Leftover Bread-Based Beers
Aldi is Launching Food Waste Beers Under the Hop Foundry Brand
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Social Connection-Focused Initiatives
Meals on Wheels America Combats Loneliness Among Seniors
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Freshness-Enhancing Lamb Packaging
Sainsbury's Announces a Revamp for its Plastic Tray Packaging
AI Pantry Management
Pantry AId Uses AI to Track Inventory, Reduce Waste, and Suggest Recipes
Food Insecurity Match Programs
Albertsons Companies Offers a Nutritional Assistance Program
Food Waste Reduction Tools
ExpireMate Helps People Manage a Food Product's Freshness
Resolution-Focused Salad Promos
BrightFarms & Instacart Offered Free Salad Kits for Quitter's Day
Social Good Pastry Campaigns
Action Against Hunger and Wall’s Pastry Partnered for a Good Cause
Health-Forward Charity Initiatives
innocent Drinks and Co-Op Team Up to Support Fruit & Veg Access
Progressive Solar-Powered Fridges
Amped Innovation Unveils the Sustainable EasyFreeze Fridge
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Sustainability-Focused Cultivated Meat Partnerships
Meatable Announces Its Plans to Collaborate
Mobile Produce Markets
GROW-on-the-GO Nourishes Communities in Food Deserts
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
Upcycled Watermelon Waste Chutneys
Fresh Direct Watermelon Rind Chutney Combats Against Food Waste
Artisan-Quality Fermented Foods
These Cleveland Kitchen Products are Arriving at Publix
Upcycled Wine Brands
Rotterdam Urban Winery Addresses the Food Waste Crisis
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Food Insecurity-Targeting Initiatives
Hormel Foods Expanded Its Efforts During Hunger Action Month
Tomato Sauce Pouches
Le Sauce & Co.'s Well-Portioned Sauces Help to Reduce Food & Packaging Waste
Sustainable Alcohol-Free Blueberry Wines
OzHarvest and Kakadu Kitchen Debut a Discarded Fruit Wine
Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Dynamic Carrot Collections
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Unveils Sustainable Packaging for Three Products
Streamlined Recipe Tools
RecipeMate Reduces Food Waste By Helping You Use What You Have
Pet Product Takeback Services
PetSmart Unveils the New Sustainable Pet Product Takeback Programs
Leftover Sandwich Campaigns
The Hellmanns' 'Between 2 Slices' Campaign Tackles Food Waste
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Colored Packaging Papers
Chevler Releases Meat Saver Paper Range that Protects and Preserves Meat
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Food Insecurity-Addressing Partnerships
TUMS and Second Harvest Address Food Insecurity in Canada
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Expiration Management Tools
East of England Co-op Taps Retail Insight for a New Waste Solution
Herb Trade-In Programs
Dorot Gardens' Wilt Insurance Lets People Exchange Herbs for Coupons
Repositioned Deli Meat Brands
The Hormel Natural Choice Brand Debuted a Refreshed Image
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Seasonal Cooking Aid Apps
Seasnal Helps Reduce Food Waste and Inspire Creativity
Modern Food Preservation Units
Matéo Robin Designs the Totem Food Preservation Unit
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Can Food Community Platforms
Pacific Coast Producers Has Launched the Can Fan Community
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Shared Kitchen Initatives
Metro & Food Banks of Quebec Address Food Insecurity
Educational Food Development Modules
ATU Students Participate in a New Food Development Project
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery