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July 25, 2023

Local organizations rally to address community needs in metro Atlanta

The American Heart Association, Retaaza, Wholesome Wave Georgia, Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority, and Lucky Shoals Community Association have formed a coalition with the hopes of combining resources as well as health and wellness change agents to create a healthier metro Atlanta community.

June 10, 2023

Guide to Food Recovery and Rescue in Georgia

In the U.S., the issue of food waste has emerged as a significant concern. Approximately 40% of the country's food is wasted annually, while simultaneously, a growing number of Americans grapple with food insecurity and struggle to access nutritious meals. The environmental ramifications of this waste cannot be overlooked either, as it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those emitted by 37 million cars.

May 30, 2023

Retaaza Selected Into Georgia Research Alliance's Greater Yield Program

We are thrilled to announce that, earlier this year, Retaaza was selected to be part of the highly esteemed third cohort of the Georgia Research Alliance's Greater Yield program. This exciting opportunity opened doors for Retaaza to leverage university ingenuity and drive transformative change in agriculture and food production.

May 15, 2023

We Launched Our First Mobile Market!

Two months ago today, we successfully launched our mobile market, our first Retaaza Rx program, in partnership with Clinch Memorial Hospital. The mobile market drives throughout the county increasing access to fresh, healthy produce for our Georgian neighbors who need it most.

April 26, 2023

Senior Hunger Awareness Month in Georgia

April has been recognized as Senior Hunger Awareness Month in Georgia, bringing attention to an issue that affects over 8% of older Georgians who face food insecurity.

April 11, 2023

Farm Spotlight: Superior Berries

As we start delivering the first blueberries of the season to our stakeholders across Georgia, we are excited to highlight one of our farm partners, Superior Berries! Superior Berries is a 200 acre farm located in Fargo, Georgia. They grow and hand pick primarily Southern Highbush blueberries.

September 29, 2022

Overview of White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

This week the Retaaza team participated in The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Read our summary and thoughts.

May 1, 2021

Getting Started!

Retaaza was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic and out of the Public Innovation subcommittee on the Georgia Innovates Taskforce. We wanted to find a solution to the food waste issue farmers were facing especially during the pandemic and help hungry Georgians struggling to afford food.

For press or speaking inquiries, please reach out to press@retaaza.com.

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August 31, 2023

Lifetime Achievement Honorees & Finalists Announced for the 2023 Atlanta Startup Awards

Startup Atlanta, a community non-profit focused on connecting and growing the local startup ecosystem, announced today its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Honorees and Awards Finalists. These outstanding individuals and companies will be officially recognized at the Atlanta Startup Awards on Thursday, October 5th, 2023.

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