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Imperfect Foods

Imperfect Foods, Inc.: A US-based food delivery service offering a variety of produce, pantry items, and wellness products.

San Francisco, CA, US🇺🇸
Founded
2017
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Imperfect Foods, founded in 2015, is a US-based food delivery service with a mission to eliminate food waste and build a better food system for everyone. The company focuses on rescuing and redistributing imperfect or surplus produce and other grocery items that might not meet traditional aesthetic standards but are perfectly good to consume. They offer a wide range of products including fruits, vegetables, pantry staples, snacks, dairy, plant-based items, meat, fish, and wellness products, aiming to provide affordable and sustainable food options to consumers.

Notable affiliated individuals include co-founders Ben Chesler and Ben Simon, who have backgrounds in food waste reduction. The company has attracted significant investment from firms like Norwest Venture Partners and Insight Partners. Key achievements include expanding their service across the United States and saving millions of pounds of food from going to waste. Imperfect Foods has made a substantial impact by raising awareness about food waste and promoting sustainability in the food industry.

Imperfect Foods - M & A Snapshot

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  • Misfits Market

    Acquired Imperfect Foods • Undisclosed • Sep 7, 2022

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Imperfect Foods - Quick Facts

Who are Imperfect Foods' competitors?

Companies similar to Imperfect Foods include Misfits Market, Hungry Harvest, Daily Harvest and Good Eggs.

When was Imperfect Foods founded?

Imperfect Foods was founded in 2017.

Where is Imperfect Foods' headquarters located?

Imperfect Foods' headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much disclosed funding has Imperfect Foods raised?

As of Sep 7, 2022, Imperfect Foods has disclosed funding of $229.1M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.

Imperfect Foods - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture-backed
Technology
  • Logistics
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Food Delivery
  • Groceries
Tags
  • eCommerce
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 445000Food and Beverage Retailers
  • 445100Grocery and Convenience Retailers
  • 445110Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)
SIC
  • 5400Food Stores
  • 5410Grocery Stores
  • 5411Grocery Stores
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SIC
  • 5490Miscellaneous Food Stores
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail