Solutions for Food & Drink
Looking for easier, tastier ways to eat and drink green? Here you’ll find Seeing Green Solutionists making sustainable food and beverages more accessible, enjoyable and inspiring — from innovative proteins to better-for-you drinks to smarter grocery, dining and delivery choices.
Plant-Based & Other Proteins
Delicious alternatives to conventional meat and dairy — from plant-based burgers and seafood to blended, cultivated and dairy-free options — all made with a fraction of the footprint.
FireRoad is a direct-to-consumer plant-based meal company that delivers chef-crafted, nutritionally balanced food straight to consumers' doors. FireRoad was launched both to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts thrive on a plant-based diet and to dispel myths that animal products are necessary for optimal performance.
Founded in 2017, Abbot’s emerged with a bold vision: create plant-based meat alternatives that deliver real flavor, texture and satisfying performance without artificial additives or synthetic ingredients. Today, their lineup includes items such as protein veggie burgers and plant-based ground beef, chorizo and chopped chick’n -- all crafted from simple, wholesome ingredients.
Greens & Grains is a fast-casual, 100% plant-based restaurant chain bringing fresh, flavorful vegan fare to communities across New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area. At the heart of Greens & Grains is a clear mission: to make fast, fresh, plant-based meals accessible to all. By centering their menu entirely around plants, they’re helping diners reduce their environmental footprint—no complicated swaps or fine print required.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Candy Kittens is a UK-based confectionery brand that has redefined the gummy candy market with its commitment to high-quality ingredients, bold flavors and stylish branding – and “no nasties.” Founded in 2012 by Jamie Laing and Ed Williams, the company set out to create a more premium and “better-for-you and the planet” alternative to traditional sweets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLNT Burger is a fast-casual restaurant chain dedicated to delivering a delicious and satisfying plant-based dining experience. By making plant-based meals accessible, affordable and appealing, PLNT Burger empowers individuals to make more sustainable dietary decisions that benefit the planet.
Purple Carrot is a U.S.-based meal kit delivery service that specializes in 100% plant-based recipes. By focusing exclusively on plant-based meals, Purple Carrot promotes a sustainable lifestyle while delivering flavorful and innovative dishes to customers across the country.
Rebellyous Foods is a Seattle-based food technology company focused on creating affordable, high-quality plant-based chicken alternatives. Founded in 2017 and on a mission to fight “for a food system that’s equitable, humane, and tasty,” Rebellyous Foods leverages engineering innovations to develop meat alternatives that closely mimic the taste and texture of traditional chicken to make plant-based meat accessible to a broader audience – traditional meat and plant-based consumers alike.
The Mind Blown Plant Based Seafood Co. is a women-owned, premium plant-based seafood brand with delicious and familiar seafood experiences made from plants that help relieve, restore and revive our ocean. Founded in Virginia, their mission is to provide delicious, sustainable, award-winning options for seafood lovers who are looking to enjoy the taste, texture, and experience of real seafood while also reducing their environmental impact and addressing concerns about overfishing and ocean health.
On a mission to make food that feeds not only our body, but also our soul, Juicy Marbles is a plant-based food company known for its innovative approach to creating hyper-realistic, meat-like products.
Prime Roots is a plant-based meat company taking a fresh take on old world deli and charcuterie. Prime Roots was founded in the hopes of speaking to the 96% of people who still eat meat, but want to make better choices with the food they consume
The Plant Based World Expo North America is a leading trade show and conference dedicated to the plant-based industry. As the plant-based movement continues to expand, the Plant Based World Expo plays a pivotal role as a platform for businesses, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore the latest innovations and trends in plant-based foods, beverages, and products.
Plantega is a mission-driven company working to make plant-based food more accessible to diverse communities through innovative partnerships with local delis, bodegas, and foodservice locations.
With a mission "to innovate food that will treat the planet right, treat animals right and treat us right," OmniFoods is innovating food 2.0 based on Asian eating culture. Offering plant-based authentic Asian appetizers, seafood and luncheon, OMNI’s products include plant-based spring rolls, potstickers, bao buns, fish fillet, tuna as well as meat style luncheon.
Check out America’s first 100% plant-based burger joint chain – bringing something good for the people, animals and the planet (and named "Best Fast Food Chain" by Newsweek's Readers' Choice award).
Better For You Foods
Snacks, cereals, beverages and pantry staples made with cleaner ingredients, regenerative practices and lower-impact packaging.
Harmless Harvest is an organic food and beverage company that transformed the coconut water category with its vibrant pink color and a steadfast focus on quality, transparency and sustainability. Founded in 2010, the company is on a mission to farm, craft and share remarkable coconut products that create a natural demand for sustainable farming, better business practices and community impact.
Barnana is a snack company built around a simple idea: take bananas that would otherwise go to waste and turn them into craveable snacks. On a mission to become the leader in everything sustainable made from bananas, the brand’s products include various sweet or salty chips and bites offerings made from banana, plaintain, cassava, coconut and more.
Ocean’s Halo is a California-based food brand that brings the benefits of seaweed to a wide range of pantry staples. Founded by dads seeking healthier snack options for their kids, the company has grown into a leading producer of organic seaweed snacks, soups, broths, Kimbap rolls, noodles, sauces and seasonings.
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.
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.
Guayakí Yerba Mate is a beverage company founded in 1996, specializing in organic, fair-trade yerba mate products, including sparkling cans, loose-leaf tea, and ready-to-drink bottled options. With a commitment to quality and transparency, all their products are certified organic, non-GMO, and Fair for Life, ensuring ethical sourcing and production.
Grocery & Meal Kits
Grocery stores, online marketplaces and meal kit subscriptions making it easier to shop and cook sustainably with greener products, sourcing and packaging.
Thrive Market is a membership-based online marketplace that makes healthy, sustainable living more affordable and accessible by curating groceries, beauty, and home products that meet strict quality standards. With a focus on trusted ingredients, ethical sourcing, and planet-positive practices, it offers consumers a simple way to shop with purpose while saving money.
FireRoad is a direct-to-consumer plant-based meal company that delivers chef-crafted, nutritionally balanced food straight to consumers' doors. FireRoad was launched both to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts thrive on a plant-based diet and to dispel myths that animal products are necessary for optimal performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone, Thrive Market is an online membership-based retailer that offers a wide range of organic and natural grocery products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014, the company provides a curated selection of sustainably-sourced groceries and related products, with a business model centered on convenience and affordability.
As one of the largest multinational grocery and general merchandise retailers, Tesco plays an important role in enabling its customers at scale to live more sustainably. These efforts complement Tesco’s initiatives for its own operations, including around net-zero emissions, food waste, renewable energy and more.
Dining Out & Delivery
Restaurants, cafeterias and food delivery services shifting menus, sourcing and packaging toward healthier, lower-impact meals.
Next Level Veggie Grill is the largest vegan and vegetarian fast-casual network in the United States — created in early 2024 when two pioneers, Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, joined forces. Together, they’re reshaping what plant-based dining can look like: accessible, craveable, and big enough in scale to reach consumers across the country.
Greens & Grains is a fast-casual, 100% plant-based restaurant chain bringing fresh, flavorful vegan fare to communities across New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area. At the heart of Greens & Grains is a clear mission: to make fast, fresh, plant-based meals accessible to all. By centering their menu entirely around plants, they’re helping diners reduce their environmental footprint—no complicated swaps or fine print required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLNT Burger is a fast-casual restaurant chain dedicated to delivering a delicious and satisfying plant-based dining experience. By making plant-based meals accessible, affordable and appealing, PLNT Burger empowers individuals to make more sustainable dietary decisions that benefit the planet.
Check out America’s first 100% plant-based burger joint chain – bringing something good for the people, animals and the planet (and named "Best Fast Food Chain" by Newsweek's Readers' Choice award).
Next Level Veggie Grill is the largest vegan and vegetarian fast-casual network in the United States — created in early 2024 when two pioneers, Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill, joined forces. Together, they’re reshaping what plant-based dining can look like: accessible, craveable, and big enough in scale to reach consumers across the country.