Food & Drink
Food and drinks nourish us and bring people together, but they also carry a big impact on the planet. From what’s on the menu to what’s in your glass, innovators are making it easier to enjoy options that are healthier, smarter and lighter on the environment.
Healthier & Greener Food & Drink
A sustainable diet isn’t just lighter on the planet — it’s often healthier, tastier and more diverse for the people enjoying it. From plant-based and other alternative proteins, to better-for-you packaged foods and beverages, and grocery, dining and meal services rethinking offerings, menus and packaging, innovators are making it easier to make everyday choices that add up to meaningful change.
Plant-Based & Other Proteins
Plant-based, cultivated and even insect proteins are reshaping what we put on our plates. They deliver familiar flavors and textures with a fraction of the footprint of conventional meat. From burgers and seafood alternatives to dairy-free cheeses, innovators are proving protein can be both delicious and sustainable. Look for brands focused on nutrition, clean labels and transparent sourcing — and try swapping one meal a week to start.
Better-for-You Food & Drinks
Not all packaged foods are created equal. A new wave of companies is making snacks, cereals, drinks and pantry staples with cleaner ingredients, regenerative farming and lower-impact packaging. Certifications like Non-GMO Project, Fair Trade or Regenerative Organic can help identify leaders. Look for products that nourish without excess sugar or additives while supporting healthier supply chains.
Grocery & Meal Kits
From supermarket shelves to subscription boxes, retailers and meal kit services are reshaping how we bring food home. Grocery stores are highlighting sustainable products, reducing plastic and food waste and expanding plant-forward and other greener choices. Meal kits make it easier to cook at home, with many putting sustainability and nutrition at the center of their offering. Whether grocery or meal kits, look for options that emphasize protein diversification, local sourcing, waste reduction and packaging designed to tread lighter on the planet.
Dining Out & Delivery
Restaurants, cafeterias and delivery services shape what ends up on millions of plates each day. Many are shifting menus toward organic and plant-forward meals, cutting food waste behind the scenes and experimenting with greener takeout packaging. From fine dining to fast casual to delivery at home, look to support businesses that prioritize responsible sourcing and efficient operations and help make eating out better for both people and planet.
Solutions
Seeing Green has selected leading innovators who are making it easier, more accessible and even more fun to eat in ways that are healthier for people and lighter on the planet. Each one has been honored as a Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day. Explore their stories below, or click the button to see all the Food Solutionists organized by category.
Learn More
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