Let's end the week on a sweet note! Did you know that ALDI USA is transforming food waste into a viral sensation with their Frozen Cotton Candy Grapes? Made from leftover grapes that would have otherwise gone to waste, these no-sugar-added treats sold out in just three days last year, and they’re back by popular demand! By freezing these grapes at -40°F, Aldi prevents 50,000 pounds of food waste while delivering a delicious, planet-friendly dessert. It's innovative solutions like these that show how sustainability and deliciousness can go hand in hand. https://loom.ly/sA3Rf80 #FoodWaste #Innovation
ReFED
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, Illinois 13,613 followers
ReFED is a U.S.-based nonprofit working to catalyze the food system toward evidence-based action to stop wasting food.
About us
ReFED is a U.S.-based nonprofit working to catalyze the food system toward evidence-based action to stop wasting food. We cultivate and convene the food community, deliver actionable evidence and insights, and seed and accelerate solutions and levers. Our goal is a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system that makes the best use of the food we grow. To learn more about solutions to reduce food waste, visit us at www.refed.org.
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External link for ReFED
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Food Waste, Food System, Climate Change, Sustainability, and Food Loss
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122 S Michigan Ave
1390-L74
Chicago, Illinois 60603, US
Employees at ReFED
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#FoodWaste is a problem that negatively impacts the #economy and the #environment. These challenges present an opportunity for creative business models and partnerships that can rapidly provide consumers with access to food waste diversion solutions, which is why we funded Food Cycle Science (FCS) through the ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund. Read the latest about the Catalytic Grant Fund from ReFED's Angel Veza here:
Why We Funded Food Cycle Science: Making Food Waste Diversion Solutions Accessible to Everyone
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The food system accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it’s often overlooked in climate discussions. However, we know that reducing #FoodWaste can significantly benefit our environment. From farmers cultivating resilient crops to chefs crafting climate-conscious meals, from seaweed farms reviving shellfish populations to zero-waste grocery stores eliminating plastic—leaders across the food chain are stepping up. These climate solutions aren’t just concepts—they’re making a real impact. https://loom.ly/wTXTI18 #ClimateAction #FoodSystems #ZeroWaste
17 Food and Ag Approaches to Tackling the Climate Crisis
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Exciting news! Walmart is taking a significant step forward in sustainability through a new collaboration with Denali, an industry leader in organic material recycling. This partnership is set to revolutionize the food recycling process at the nation’s largest retailer, bringing substantial benefits to both customers and employees. Traditionally, Walmart has relied on a manual, in-store system to handle the removal of expired, spoiled, damaged, or recalled food—a process known as “depackaging.” Now, with Denali’s expertise, Walmart can streamline this process, allowing associates to focus on other essential tasks while significantly boosting the amount of #FoodWaste diverted to organics recycling. https://loom.ly/z6k7Ntw #SustainablePackagedGoods #SPGs #OrganicRecycling #FoodWasteReduction
Walmart and Denali Partner to Enhance Sustainable Practices in Food Waste Management | The Consulting Report
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Congratulations to ReFED grantee and partner, Afterlife Ag, for being named a finalist in the $3M Grow-NY Global Business Competition! We're thrilled to see them recognized alongside our friends at Clean Crop Technologies. 🍄 Check out the details here: https://loom.ly/BxjLZDI
Empire State Development Announces Selected Finalists for Round Six of Annual $3 Million Grow-NY Global Business Competition
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We're #Hiring again! This time for a dynamic Director of Impact for our Capital Programs: Responsibilities include overseeing ReFED’s Food Waste Funder Circle, thought leadership, investment trend reports, and various databases such as the Food Waste Capital Tracker and Grants Database. The Director will also support strategy and fundraising for ReFED’s Catalytic Grant Fund and Food Waste Innovation Challenges. This role involves building partnerships with public, private, and philanthropic funders, as well as entrepreneurs and technologists. Apply before August 26: https://loom.ly/GNFR228 #JobPosts #SustainabilityJobs #FoodSystems
Director, Impact Capital Programs
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Discover Food Rescue US! Thanks to ReFED's Catalytic Grant Fund, this nonprofit is enhancing its food rescue app with a new data-sharing feature. A dedicated API will integrate effortlessly with restaurant POS systems, simplifying food donations. Learn more about our grantees tackling restaurant food waste: https://loom.ly/_4q8upU #FoodWaste #FoodService #FoodRescue
The ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund
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Amidst the excitement of the Paris #Olympics, there's another victory we should applaud: tackling food waste. The uneaten food from the Games is supporting communities across Paris. Here’s to a sustainable celebration that leaves no one behind! https://loom.ly/i_Wf7kg #Paris2024 #FoodWaste
Food waste at the Paris Olympics is helping those in need and contributing to sustainability
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BREAKING NEWS: ReFED is excited to announce that we’ve hired food systems leader Sara Burnett as our new Executive Director! Sara has an extensive background in the food industry—including nearly twenty years at Panera Bread, where she served as the VP of Food Beliefs, Sustainability, and Public Relations and also led its giving programs, including the Panera Bread Foundation—and a strong focus on sustainability. Sara will be working closely with Dana Gunders, who is stepping into the new role of President. Sara’s hiring is a big milestone for ReFED after the past few years of growth and influence. This expansion of our executive team—plus a slate of talented new hires throughout the organization—will ensure that our internal operations are aligned around a strong strategic vision, while also enhancing our ability to continue serving as a leading voice for food system transformation and an indispensable resource for the food waste community. You can read the full hiring announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eaZQut4D And please join us in welcoming Sara to the ReFED team! #foodwaste #sdg12 #climatechange #sustainability #nonprofits
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We need your votes! Global food systems are under strain with an aging farming workforce, rising global populations, and climate change intensifying. The Rockefeller Foundation and FAO indicate a 60% rise in agricultural productivity is necessary. However, agriculture is not always seen as a viable career for the youth. Support ReFED’s SXSW panel featuring Vanessa Mukhebi and Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg of Ford Foundation. This talk will reveal why gender-responsive and youth-focused strategies are critical for creating resilient, equitable and inclusive food systems that can feed the future: https://loom.ly/0BA1MJE Vote to support this important panel! #SXSW #SXSW2025 #AgriculturalDevelopment #FoodSytems #YouthEmpowerment
Ken-Ya Dig It? A Sexy & Gender Responsive African Ag Revival
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