About Fresh

The engine for food system builders.

We are operators, designers, technologists, academics, and activists dedicated to reshaping our food system.

We’re the team behind Fresh Connect

How we work

We power the teams creating the next best thing for our food system.

Build

We create and run programs and ventures, and enable mission-aligned partners with technology, data, and operational design.

Sponsor

We sponsor independent builders with fundraising and operational infrastructure.

Research + Advocate

We generate the evidence and narrative to change systems and policy governing our food system.

Expertise & Discovery Tracks

Food securityFood as medicineCulture & communityTechnologyRetail consumer experiencePolicy innovationLocal food retailData modeling

Partners & Funders

In the press

Flagship program

Fresh Connect

Grocery-card payment infrastructure powering food as medicine.

Increasing grocery budgets, reducing healthcare spending.

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Strategic partner

Digital design studio that powers food organizations.

The team that built Fresh Connect, Process First is a mission-driven data and technology company that works with food-focused organizations and businesses nationwide, building client and inventory software, data models, and analytics.

Food as medicineLocal food systemsSupply & demandSchool lunchFintech

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