Media and Press

We welcome journalists and media professionals who want to help share our story of produce recovery, nutrition equity, and sustainable food rescue.

Press inquiries: [email protected]

Food Forward Honors Acclaimed Chef and Farm-to-Table Trailblazer Alice Waters

Media Alert • August 26, 2026

Tomorrow’s Table event convenes culinary and community leaders to support communities experiencing food insecurity

This Michelin-Starred Chef Wants To Feed People

Los Angeles Times • October 10, 2024

Artist and Michelin-starred chef Minh H. Phan creating an immersive exhibit around found waste in Food Forward’s Artist in Residence.

California’s Food Forward Nears 500 Million Pounds Of Recovered Produce

The Packer • June 26, 2025

Whether it’s the destructive wildfires that swept through Los Angeles or the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Californians have endured upheaval over the past five years.

Sustainability With Noah Bleuch, Ruth Kennison & Rick Nahmias

Goal Chat • April 7, 2025

Sustainability With Noah Bleuch, Ruth Kennison & Rick Nahmias

Tariffs Won’t Just Hit Your Wallet. They Could Also Increase Food Waste.

Grist • March 28, 2025

Spring has sprung, and you can tell by looking at Dig’s online menu. The fast-casual chain known for its bountiful salads and bowls is promoting a new sandwich for the spring — the “avo smash,” wherein a hearty piece of chicken or tofu is embraced by a brioche bun, pesto aioli, and plenty of bright-green avocado.

Food Forward Strengthens Leadership Team

Fresh Plaza • March 19, 2025

Food Forward Strengthens Leadership Team

In LA’s Wealthiest ZIP Code, A Historic Orange Grove Beneath Giant Mansions

SFGATE • March 14, 2025

On a small parcel of land tucked into a Los Angeles canyon, surrounded by $20 million to $30 million Beverly Hills mansions, a piece of Southern California history lives on behind a chain-link fence. The Franklin Canyon Orange Grove is one of the last orange groves in Los Angeles, a remnant of the time when citrus sprawled out across Southern California.

Creators & collaborators

If you’re a creator dedicated to food access, health equity, or sustainability, we want to hear from you. We partner with people whose work and values align with our mission. Collaboration and Influencer inquiries: [email protected]