ReFED

Food Rescue US is dedicated to addressing food insecurity in America by facilitating the transfer of excess food from restaurants to those in need. Utilizing a technology-driven platform, the organization engages volunteers to efficiently deliver fresh, usable food that would otherwise go to waste. Its mobile application streamlines the process, making it cost-effective and straightforward for volunteers to transport perishable items to various locations. This innovative approach not only helps reduce food waste but also alleviates the logistical challenges associated with staffing, transportation, fuel, and insurance costs, thereby enhancing access to nutritious food for underserved communities.

ConnectedFresh specializes in IoT-based temperature monitoring solutions for the food industry. Its platform tracks temperatures across various stages, from kitchen to storage and transit, helping businesses minimize waste, ensure safety, and optimize resources.

Center for EcoTechnology is a non-profit Environmental services firm helping people and businesses save energy & reduce waste.

Afterlife Ag is to prevent food waste from going into landfills so we can reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated each year.

Food Cycle provides consumers mess-free option for diverting their food waste from the landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It reduces food waste, hazardous emissions, and waste management expenses while producing a nutrient-rich residue that may be added to compost and soil.

UCANR is the bridge between local issues and the power of UC research that aims to improve the lives of all Californians.

Transparent Path develops IoT-based logistics visibility technologies for perishable goods to reduce waste, cost, and risk in supply chains. It provides software and hardware that enable real-time location and condition monitoring through the Visibility Platform, using sensors to track shipments and alert partners when intervention is needed. The portfolio includes FreshScore, a predictive freshness algorithm, ProofScore, a data-transparency scoring system, and ProofTracker, a biodegradable sensor device. These tools support end-to-end visibility, improve decision making, and help buyers and sellers route the best products while reducing spoilage, waste, and disputes. The company serves food, pharmaceuticals, blood and plasma, transplant organs, and high-value hard goods, and works with consortiums to facilitate data sharing among supply chain partners. Strategic collaborations include Intel, T-Mobile, Duke University, and ReFED. Transparent Path has participated in accelerators and secured grants and angel investment to scale growth and feature development. The aim is to cut waste and environmental impact by keeping perishables out of landfills and strengthening trust across the supply chain.

Growing Places assists in promoting and teaching sustainable food production, preparation, and consumption.

Food Shift collaborates with communities, businesses and governments to develop sustainable solutions that reduce wasted food and hunger. The company works in the San Francisco Bay Area to design and implement community-level programs in partnership with local organizations. They work with businesses, organizations, and institutions to recover food and develop customized programs that reduce food waste and cut costs, while they also collaborate with municipalities and counties to research and recommend effective government interventions to improve food recovery and distribution. Food Shift was founded by Dana Frasz and is based in Oakland, California.

Blue Earth Compost specializes in residential food scrap recycling services. It collects organic waste from households, transforming it into nutrient-rich compost to enhance plant growth and reduce waste, thereby promoting environmental sustainability.

Wisely System is a patent-pending smart food storage container that monitors the temperature and storage conditions of perishable foods using hardware, software, and sensors.