Solutions
Looking for inspiration and solutions for living more sustainably? Check out these daily highlights of innovative brands and products in apparel, home, food, travel, beauty, spirits, mobility and more!
Spotlight: Misfit Markets
Misfits Market is an online grocery platform tackling food waste and affordability by connecting farmers and producers with people who know that good food comes in all shapes and sizes. What started in 2018 with quirky-looking fruits and vegetables has grown into a full-scale digital grocery offering sourced from suppliers with surplus inventory, approaching sell-by dates or cosmetic flaws.
Spotlight: Daiya Foods
Daiya Foods is a pioneering plant-based food company known for its wide range of dairy-free products that make it easier for consumers to enjoy familiar comfort foods without animal ingredients. Based in Canada, Daiya has been on a mission since 2007 to create "delicious moments that everyone can feel good about—plant-devotees, the plant-curious and cheese aficionados alike."
Spotlight: Alter Eco
Alter Eco is a San Francisco-based food company striving to deliver food that restores rather than depletes. Renowned for its commitment to producing organic, fair trade and environmentally responsible products, Alter Eco’s diverse product line includes rich dark chocolate bars, creamy truffles, crunchy granolas and heirloom quinoa, all crafted with a focus on quality and sustainability.
Spotlight: 50/50 Foods
50/50 Foods Inc. is a forward-thinking food company founded on a simple but transformative idea: reduce meat consumption by blending it 50/50 with vegetables. 50/50 Foods offers their flagship product, the Both™ Burger, as a combination of premium beef with wholesome plant ingredients to create a flavorful, satisfying burger that cuts animal protein in half without compromising taste or texture.
Spotlight: True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen is a health-driven restaurant brand on a mission to empower more people to eat real food. With locations across the U.S., it offers a seasonal, ingredient- and plant-forward menu of whole, minimally-processed foods designed to support wellness without sacrificing flavor.
Spotlight: The Better Butchers
The Better Butchers is a Canadian plant-based meat company specializing in crafting high-quality meat alternatives using mushroom-based proteins, particularly oyster mushrooms, combined with ingredients like pea protein. Their product lineup includes offerings such as Natural, Italian and Chorizo plant-based grounds, as well as the Better Beast—a chickpea seitan-based stuffed roast designed for festive meals.
Spotlight: Too Good to Go
Too Good To Go is on a global mission “to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together.” The certified B corp social impact company offers a mobile marketplace that connects consumers with surplus food from restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores and other local businesses.
Spotlight: Eat Just
Eat Just, Inc. is a pioneering food technology company on a mission to build a healthier, safer and more sustainable food system. The company is renowned for its flagship product, Just Egg—a plant-based egg alternative made from mung beans that mimics the taste and texture of traditional eggs.
Spotlight: Thistle
Thistle is a plant-forward meal delivery service on a mission to make it easy for everyone to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. With a focus on providing fresh, chef-crafted meals made from organic, seasonal ingredients, Thistle’s offerings range from breakfast and lunch to dinner and snacks, all designed to nourish the body and promote overall well-being.
Spotlight: LIVEKINDLY Collective
LIVEKINDLY Collective is a global plant-based food company dedicated to reshaping the future of food by making plant-based living the new norm. The company has built a portfolio of leading brands, including Fry’s Family Food Co., LikeMeat, Oumph!, No Meat, The Dutch Weed Burger and Alpha Foods, offering a diverse range of plant-based meat alternatives and convenience foods.
Spotlight: PLANTA Restaurants
Planta is a modern, plant-based restaurant concept that blends elevated dining with a commitment to sustainability. Founded by Steven Salm and Chef David Lee to expand the accessibility and acceptability of plant-based dining, Planta offers a diverse menu inspired by global flavors—all crafted without animal products and served in its beautifully designed spaces.
Spotlight: Compass Group
Compass Group is one of the world’s largest food service and support services companies, operating in over 40 countries. In addition to promoting regenerative agriculture and waste-reduction efforts, the company is driving change by actively promoting plant-forward dining initiatives across its global operations to enhance sustainability and encourage healthier eating habits.
Spotlight: Blackbird Foods
Blackbird Foods, founded by chefs in 2019, is a leading producer of plant-based comfort foods. The company began by crafting seitan, a natural plant-based meat made from wheat protein, for local restaurants and has since expanded its offerings to include a variety of vegan products, including restaurant-quality frozen pizzas and plant-based wings.
Spotlight: Purely Elizabeth
Purely Elizabeth is a natural foods company founded in 2009 by Elizabeth Stein, a certified holistic nutrition counselor. The brand is best known for its nutrient-dense granola, oatmeal and pancake mixes, made with organic, gluten-free and non-GMO ingredients.
Spotlight: Odd Burger
Odd Burger is a Canadian fast-food chain that specializes in 100% plant-based, sustainable and ethically sourced meals. As Canada’s first vegan fast-food restaurant, Odd Burger focuses on creating classic fast-food favorites with an emphasis on affordability and accessibility to prove that plant-based options can be just as satisfying and convenient as their animal-based counterparts.
Spotlight: Cotton Creations
Cotton Creations is a plant-based food company focused on providing healthier food alternatives in the plant-based space. Founded by Chef Sheenee Cotton with a belief that food is medicine, the brand focuses on making plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable through delicious, easy-to-make products and hands-on learning.
Spotlight: Mosaic Foods
Mosaic Foods is a plant-based meal delivery company that specializes in providing nutritious, chef-crafted frozen meals made from whole, high-quality ingredients. Their meals are designed to be both delicious and easy to prepare, catering to busy individuals who want to maintain a plant-forward diet without compromising on taste or nutrition.
Spotlight: Reewild
Reewild is a sustainability-focused technology company that empowers consumers to make environmentally conscious decisions in their grocery selections. At the heart of its offering is the Reewild app, a digital platform designed to help users understand and reduce their food’s environmental impact, primarily their carbon footprint.
Spotlight: Armored Fresh
Armored Fresh is an innovative food technology company specializing in plant-based alternatives, with a particular focus on vegan cheese. The company combines advanced food science with a commitment to sustainability to create dairy-free cheese products that mimic the taste, texture and melting properties of traditional cheese.
Spotlight: Daring.
Daring Foods is a Los Angeles-based plant-based food company founded in 2018. The company is on a mission to revolutionize the food industry by offering a healthier, sustainable, and cruelty-free alternative to chicken.
