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April 28, 2026

Food Waste Starts Before It Hits Your Fridge: Why Reducing Farm-Level Food Loss Matters

It’s easy to think of food waste as something that happens in our kitchens… unfinished leftovers being scraped into the bin, forgotten produce going wilted in your crisper drawer, or over-purchased groceries. This waste is real but it’s just one part of the story.

February 24, 2026

Food Labels Explained: Best By, Use By, Expires By

What do food date labels actually mean? Let's get into it! According to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service: “There are no uniform or universally accepted descriptions used on food labels for open dating in the United States.”

January 27, 2026

Two New Year’s Resolutions, One Simple Shift

As we hit peak resolution season, two goals rise to the top year after year: saving money and eating healthier. What if we told you there’s one simple habit that supports both while also being better for the planet? Let’s talk about food waste, meal planning, and choosing food grown closer to home.

May 7, 2025

Happy International Compost Awareness Week!

Happy International Compost Awareness Week! 🌱 This year, we're especially proud to celebrate #ICAW2025 as new members of the Georgia Composting Council (GCC)! As members, we’re contributing to a stronger composting ecosystem in Georgia: supporting resources, training, advocacy, and outreach to help build a resilient composting infrastructure across the state.

November 1, 2024

How Fresh, Healthy Food in Food Deserts Can Boost Neighborhood Economies: Facts and Statistics You Need to Know

Fresh, healthy food access in food deserts can have significant economic benefits for communities, particularly in low-income and underserved areas. Here is what you need to know!

September 30, 2024

Retaaza's Sustainability Research - So Far!

Retaaza works towards the health and sustainability of our planet in three main ways: less food waste, reduced food miles, and more efficient farms‍. We conduct research to measure our impact and are careful that we are not overstating our efforts. This work is ongoing, and our research and findings are ever-evolving.

March 20, 2024

USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture Data

The agricultural landscape of the United States is ever-evolving, shaped by a multitude of factors ranging from economic shifts to generational transitions. The recently released results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), offer a comprehensive glimpse into the state of America’s farms and ranches.

March 18, 2024

March is B Corp Month! So what’s it all about?

“B Corp Month is an annual, global campaign. Every year during March, B Lab and the global B Corp community join together to celebrate everything it means to be a B Corp. In 2024, we’ll show the world how we are always growing our impact.

February 25, 2024

Retaaza Contributes to Forbes IGNITE Report on Regenerative AgTech

In the heart of the United States, under an open sky, lies an age-old wisdom, bound by the rhythms of nature and the cyclical dance of seasons. This wisdom is enshrined in regenerative agriculture, a system that doesn't just sustain our land but restores and revitalizes it. Yet, this wisdom of old stands at the precipice of a new era, one shaped by bytes and pixels, algorithms and drones. Technology, in all its disruptive glory, is staking its claim in the domain of the farmer, and in doing so, is poised to revolutionize how we grow, sell, and consume our food. It could also contribute to the intergenerational fight against climate change.

February 14, 2024

A Different February 14th Celebration: National Regenerative Agriculture Day

On February 14th, amidst red roses and chocolates, a different kind of celebration is taking place - National Regenerative Agriculture Day (NRAD). It's a day where farmers, food enthusiasts, families, and environmental advocates come together to redirect our attention to the foundation of our world – our soil. National Regenerative Agriculture Day is not just a day of celebration, it's a call to action to promote the practice and impact of regenerative agriculture on the health of our land, waterways, and food chains.

February 7, 2024

Feasting on February's Harvest: In Season Options To Reach For

Georgia’s winter bounty continues to thrive, offering an enjoyable array of produce that delivers on freshness and celebrating the season. Whether you are reaching for snap peas, radicchio, spinach, carrots, kale, mustard greens, shallots, or endives - February offers a cornucopia of in-season goodness.

January 16, 2024

Embracing the Bounty of January: A Local Food Journey in Georgia

What better way to celebrate the new year than by celebrating the vibrant flavors of January? In Georgia, the bounty of winter brings forth a delightful array of produce that promises both freshness and local goodness.

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August 21, 2026

One Year Later: A Reflection on the MARTA Markets

Just over one year ago, on June 23rd, we launched MARTA Markets with a simple but ambitious goal: to bring fresh, affordable produce directly to the communities that need it most. As we celebrate our first year, we're reflecting not only on what we've accomplished, but on the relationships we've built, the stories we've shared, and the community that's grown around our markets.

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