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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Resealable Lettuce Packaging
Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
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
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
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
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
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
Tetra Pak Debuts Its First Trial Facility for Recart
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Green Cosmetics Concept Stores
This Innisfree Store Utilizes Bottles in its Architectural Design
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Private Label eCommerce Groceries
The Amazon Saver Range Offers Competitive Price Points
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
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
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
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Loyalty-Focused Grocery Initiatives
Tony’s Fresh Market Boasts a New Website and Loyalty Program
Recurring Grocery Delivery Features
Amazon Recurring Reservations Enhances Shopper Convenience
Sustainable Showroom Designs
Humanscale's Showroom in Fulton Market is Eco-Conscious
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Fresh Produce Storage Bags
Ambrosia Bags Offers a Solution to the Common Problem of Wasted Produce
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Insulated Recyclable Bags
ProAmpac Unveils a Sustainable Packaging Solution for Grocery Deliveries
Low-Plastic Seafood Packaging
This Sainsbury’s Packaging Update Reduces Plastic Use
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Rapid Grocery Delivery Services
Instacart and Albertsons Companies Have Expanded Their Partnership
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Tech-Enhanced Grocery Retail Experiences
RSA America & the California Grocers Association Partner
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Freshness-Extending Food Packaging
SAVRpak Offers an Innovative Solution to Combat Food Waste
Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes
The Latest Waitrose x Lulu Guinness Tote is Made of Recycled Plastic
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Zero-Waste Grocery Stores
This Upcoming Giant Eagle Market District Location is in Indianapolis
Hyper-Local Dining Establishments
Hotel Belmar Stands Out with Its Sustainable Cuisine
Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives
Sadot Group Inc. Announced the 'Outgrower' Initaitive
Anti-Food Waste Solutions
Too Good To Go is Targeting Food Surplus Management with an AI Solution
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Regenerative Agriculture Partnerships
General Mills is Working with Walmart for a Greener Future
Energy-Saving Smart Fridges
Dawlance's 'Vitamin Fresh' Technology Preserves Food Quality
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
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Sustainability-Targeted Grain Products
These Great River Milling Products Come in Many Options
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Sustainable NYC Flagship Stores
Rothy's Features NYC's First Streetside Water Refill Station
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Sustainable Bread Ranges
Wildfarmed Life Changing Breads are Launching in the UK in Five Styles
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
Upcycled Supergrain Flatbreads
This Naan Flatbread Uses 20% ReGrained Supergrain+ Flour
Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions
Aisle 24 Continues to Expand in Canada Amid Success
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
Complimentary Spice Grocer Campaigns
Sainsbury's Seasonings Shuttle Service Provides Free Spices
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
Elevated Private Food Ranges
Bettergoods is the First New Store Brand from Walmart in 20 Years
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
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
Progressive Solar-Powered Fridges
Amped Innovation Unveils the Sustainable EasyFreeze Fridge
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
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
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Sustainable Disposing Initiatives
The Perfume Shop Has Updated Its Recycling System
Multi-Brand E-Commerce Expansions
Multiple Grocers are Adapting Instacart's Storefront Pro Tool
Vertically Farmed Bagged Salads
Homegrown Bagged Salads are Making Their Debut at Asda Locations
Ready-to-Pick Microgreen Varieties
Bioplants Introduces Its Inouï Microgreen Range in Supermarkets
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Tree-Free Sustainable Packaging
Craste Uses Crop Residue to Create Eco-Friendly Packaging
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
Farmer-Supporting Merch Ranges
This sweetgreen Merch Benefits the National Young Farmers Coalition
Upcycled Wine Brands
Rotterdam Urban Winery Addresses the Food Waste Crisis
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Hispanic Heritage Grocer Campaigns
Southeastern Grocers are Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
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
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
Dynamic Carrot Collections
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Unveils Sustainable Packaging for Three Products
Circularly Grown Mushroom Croquettes
GRO Makes Nourishing Bites with Oyster Mushrooms
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
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
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
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Ultra-Green Deadstock Stores
The Kisarazu Concept Store is Deeply Rooted in Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Indian Curds
Khyber Agro Debuts a Sustainable Curd Product in a New Packaging Format
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
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
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
Vegan Product-Promoting Supermarket Campaigns
Lidl Equalizes Prices for Vegan & Non-Vegan Products
Convenient Grain-Based Meals
Seeds of Change Introduces the Ancient Grain Mix Line at Whole Foods
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Sustainable Barley-Growing Systems
Chivas Brothers Unveils a New Sustainable Agriculture Program
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
Nutrient-Packed Spring Waters
Natural Grocers Launches a New Unprocessed Sparkling Spring Water
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations
Expansive Grocer Holiday Promotions
Natural Grocers Holly Deals Offer Up to 46% Off Products