Foodshed.io explained

Foodshed.io
Industry:Wholesale local produce
Founded:2016
Hq Location City:Livingston, MT
Products:Foodshed.io Web and Mobile App

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

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

Technology

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]

Food Safety

For retail institutions requiring a USDA GAP Certification, Foodshed.io prepares farmers to become certified.[14]

Environmental Impact

The company works with local growers to help minimize the environmental impact of their farming. This includes crop rotation and topsoil preservation, as well as reducing food waste and food miles.[15]

References

  1. Web site: Pratt. Wayne. 2020-09-04. Ag-Tech Upstart Linking St. Louis-Area Farmers to More Markets. 2022-01-18. St. Louis Public Radio. en.
  2. Web site: Thompson. Tad. May 14, 2021. Foodshed.io expands local producer links to buyers. 2022-02-01. The Produce News.
  3. Web site: Rhea. Ryan. 2021-04-09. Fresher food for all. 2022-01-18. The Source. Washington University in St. Louis. en-US.
  4. Web site: PORTFOLIO. 2022-01-26. The Yield Lab. en.
  5. Web site: Levy. Sandra. June 25, 2020. Schnucks teams up with Foodshed.io to support local farms. 2022-01-18. Drug Store News. en.
  6. Web site: Zboraj. Marian. October 8, 2021. Schnucks' Remodeled Missouri Store Touts Fresh Choices Concept. 2022-02-01. Progressive Grocer. en.
  7. Web site: Redman I. Russell. 2021-09-21. Schnuck Markets goes bigger with local produce. 2022-01-18. Supermarket News. en.
  8. Web site: September 22, 2021. Foodshed.io helps Schnucks to its biggest local produce season. 2022-02-01. Produce Blue Book. en-US.
  9. Web site: Chipotle Aluminaries Project Paves The Way For a More Sustainable And Equitable Food System. 2022-01-18. newsroom.chipotle.com. en-us.
  10. News: Rubbelke. Nathan. October 5, 2021. Startup Foodshed.io pursues national expansion after snagging spot in Chipotle accelerator program. The Business Journals.
  11. Web site: Ellen Shoup. Mary. May 25, 2018. Future of food distribution is local: Foodshed.io creates transparent supply chain using blockchain. 2022-01-18. foodnavigator-usa.com. en-GB.
  12. Web site: Redman I. Russell. 2020-06-25. Schnucks bolsters local produce sourcing with partner Foodshed.io. 2022-01-18. Supermarket News. en.
  13. Web site: Redman I. Russell. 2021-09-21. Schnuck Markets goes bigger with local produce. 2022-02-01. Supermarket News. en.
  14. Web site: 2020-03-11. Foodshed.io lands deal with Schnucks to bring the farmers' market to the produce department. 2022-01-26. AFN. en-US.
  15. Web site: Murray. David. 2020-06-07. Foodshed.io reinvents local produce distribution. 2022-02-01. High Plains Journal.

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