Episode 46

Misfits Market: Rescuing Food from Waste

In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Rose Hartley, Head of Sustainability at Misfits Market. Misfits Market is dedicated to reducing the 16 billion tons of food waste in the US by sourcing products that would otherwise go unsold.

27 minutes | Jun. 12, 2024

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In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Rose Hartley, Head of Sustainability at Misfits Market, about the company’s efforts to combat food waste. Hartley explains their model, educational initiatives, and the impact of their merger with Imperfect Foods.

Misfits Market is dedicated to reducing the 16 billion tons of food waste in the United States by sourcing products that would otherwise go unsold. The food comes from 550 active suppliers, including farmers and packaged food vendors. Operating on a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model, customers create an account and shop for the available food options, and the food is shipped to their doorsteps ready to be used for meals. Misfits Market also strives to be transparent with consumers by explaining why certain products from vendors are prone to waste and end up as options on the site.

Discover more about Misfits Market’s innovative approach to tackling food waste.

 

Episode Highlights:

01:24 Tackling food waste 

03:13 Sourcing strategy and delivery model 

05:34 Expansion plans

08:21 Challenges in disrupting the food supply chain 

11:32 Zero waste initiatives 

15:30 Marketing and consumer education 

24:32 Resources for reducing food waste at home

 

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Misfits Market: Rescuing Food from Waste

27 minutes | Jun. 12, 2024

In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Rose Hartley, Head of Sustainability at Misfits Market. Misfits Market is dedicated to reducing the 16 billion tons of food waste in the US by sourcing products that would otherwise go unsold.