Leanpath CEO: The Fight Against Food Waste Enters Its ‘Second Act’
At this year’s ReFED Summit in Seattle, Andrew Shakman was in a reflective mood. When asked about the state of the food waste reduction movement, the Leanpath CEO, who has […]
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Food Waste Gadgets Can’t Get VC Love, But Kickstarter Backers Are All In
It’s a mystery (kinda). While traditional venture and strategic capital haven’t shown much enthusiasm for backing food waste-fighting technology, the category is thriving on crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Two current campaigns, […]
Is Food Waste Reduction About to Have Its ‘Nest Moment’?
When the Nest came out in 2011, it quickly became popular for its innovative design and its ability to allow users to track their energy usage more accurately. While the […]
After Hitting Ten Thousand Users, Mill Unveils Second-Generation Hi-Tech Food Waste Bin
Last week, Mill unveiled its second-generation appliance, one year after introducing its high-tech food waste bin (don’t call it a composter!). The news comes as the company reaches ten thousand […]
Mill, Maker of a High-Tech Home Food Waste Bin, Adjusts Plans and Enables Purchase Option
It’s been just over a year since the Mill, the company behind a high-tech home food waste bin, was announced to the public. The company, which made an initial splash […]
Sigh. It Looks Like Misinformation is Coming For Food Waste Technology Too
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about how misinformation has real potential to harm the nascent cultivated meat industry. As it turns out, meat grown in bioreactors is not the […]
Home Are Still the Biggest Source of Food Waste (44M Tons), and It’s Only Getting Worse
Last week, ReFED released its latest edition of the Food Waste Monitor, which is part of the ReFED Insights Engine, an interactive tool that tracks food waste sources, solutions, capital, […]
Sepura Gets $3.7M Seed Round For Its Under-Sink Food Waste Device
While cooking tech startups have had a hard time of it lately when it comes to raising funding, it appears investors aren’t shying away from products that help consumers manage […]
Israel’s Wasteless Uses A.I. As A Solution for Food Waste
The aptly named Wasteless is a triple threat as it offers a solution that simultaneously benefits retailers, consumers, and the environment. The Israeli company provides an AI-driven solution to cut […]
Re-Nuble Aims to Use Food Waste To Make Indoor Agriculture More Sustainable
The role of indoor growing, ranging from small indoor vertical farms to large greenhouses, is vital to sustaining the world’s food supply. Controlled Environmental Agriculture is essential for growing crops […]
A Look at the Shelfy, a Smart Device That Aims to Reduce Food Waste in Your Fridge
Since the lack of innovation around food waste reduction in the home has long been a personal pet peeve of mine, I couldn’t help but get a little excited when […]
Vienna’s LIVIN Farms Receives €6 million to Upcycle Food Waste Into Insect-Powered Protein
Turning food waste into a usable commodity might seem like magic, but it’s a reality for companies such as Vienna-based LIVIN farms. The company has announced a €6 million Series […]
