Foodshed.io
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| Industry | Wholesale local produce |
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| Founded | 2016 |
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| Headquarters | Livingston, MT |
| Products | Foodshed.io Web and Mobile App |
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Foodshed.io is an agricultural technology company that specializes in local food supply chains. They partner with restaurants, universities, and grocery store retailers to source local produce and other food products.[1][2]
History
[edit]Foodshed.io was founded in 2016 by Daniel Beckmann PhD, Clare Sullivan, and Thomas Hallaran.[3] The company operates in the Midwestern United States, and in 2019 joined the St. Louis Yield Lab incubator.[4]
In 2020, they partnered with St. Louis based grocery store chain Schnucks Markets.[5][6] By September 2021, the Schnucks local produce program grew by 173% over one year by utilizing the Foodshed.io platform.[7][8]
Foodshed was a member of Chipotle Mexican Grill's 2021 "Aluminaries project".[9][10]
Services
[edit]Technology
[edit]Foodshed.io has an application that is available for mobile or web.[11] The platform allows farmers to list produce and other goods for buyers within a 250 mile radius. The local inventory is aggregated from a network of local farms to create a market where buyers can place all of their orders.[12] It is currently in use at Schnucks markets.[13][1]
Food Safety
[edit]For retail institutions requiring a USDA GAP Certification, Foodshed.io prepares farmers to become certified.[14]
Environmental Impact
[edit]The company works with local growers to help minimize the environmental impact of their farming. This includes crop rotation and topsoil preservation,[3] as well as reducing food waste and food miles.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Pratt, Wayne (2020-09-04). "Ag-Tech Upstart Linking St. Louis-Area Farmers to More Markets". St. Louis Public Radio. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ Thompson, Tad (May 14, 2021). "Foodshed.io expands local producer links to buyers". The Produce News. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ a b Rhea, Ryan (2021-04-09). "Fresher food for all". The Source. Washington University in St. Louis. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "PORTFOLIO". The Yield Lab. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Levy, Sandra (June 25, 2020). "Schnucks teams up with Foodshed.io to support local farms". Drug Store News. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ Zboraj, Marian (October 8, 2021). "Schnucks' Remodeled Missouri Store Touts Fresh Choices Concept". Progressive Grocer. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ Redman I, Russell (2021-09-21). "Schnuck Markets goes bigger with local produce". Supermarket News. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ "Foodshed.io helps Schnucks to its biggest local produce season". Produce Blue Book. September 22, 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Chipotle Aluminaries Project Paves The Way For a More Sustainable And Equitable Food System". newsroom.chipotle.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ Rubbelke, Nathan (October 5, 2021). "Startup Foodshed.io pursues national expansion after snagging spot in Chipotle accelerator program". The Business Journals.
- ^ Ellen Shoup, Mary (May 25, 2018). "Future of food distribution is local: Foodshed.io creates transparent supply chain using blockchain". foodnavigator-usa.com. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ Redman I, Russell (2020-06-25). "Schnucks bolsters local produce sourcing with partner Foodshed.io". Supermarket News. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- ^ Redman I, Russell (2021-09-21). "Schnuck Markets goes bigger with local produce". Supermarket News. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ^ "Foodshed.io lands deal with Schnucks to bring the farmers' market to the produce department". AFN. 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Murray, David (2020-06-07). "Foodshed.io reinvents local produce distribution". High Plains Journal. Retrieved 2022-02-01.