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December 17, 2025

Holiday Cheer at The MARTA Markets

The holiday season arrived right on schedule at our Farm Fresh MARTA Markets, where stations transformed into festive marketplaces filled with local produce and goods, commuting neighbors, and special guests.

November 25, 2025

Turkey Giveaway Week at Retaaza | Thanksgiving 2025

This past week, hundreds of neighbors across Atlanta picked up free turkeys ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday at multiple MARTA Market Stations and at our City of Refuge and Thomasville Heights Farm Fresh Markets!

November 10, 2025

Retaaza Launches DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market

We’re hitting the road in DeKalb County! Retaaza is excited to introduce the DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market, bringing fresh, affordable, locally grown produce directly to neighborhoods with limited access to healthy food.

October 31, 2025

Thought Leadership Around Atlanta | October 2025

Retaaza touches and works in so many different areas. Over a 10 day period, we participated in the conversations on a variety of different subject matter: Food access, community health, and technology, Purpose and profit working together, and Circularity, supply chain, and operations management.

October 22, 2025

Retaaza Joins Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) Accelerator

Retaaza’s own, Kashi Sehgal, has been selected to participate in the seventh cohort of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI), hosted in partnership from Invest Atlanta and City of Atlanta!‍ The 9-month accelerator helps participants with business development support, strategic guidance, and the collaborative environment needed to scale their ventures and grow sustainable businesses.

August 28, 2025

Field to Fork: Summer 2025 Recap

At Retaaza, we believe every crop grown deserves a chance to feed people – not fuel food waste. That’s the heart of Field to Fork, our food rescue and food access partnership with Second Helpings Atlanta. Through Field to Fork, we identify produce at risk of going to waste, purchase it from Georgia farmers at fair prices, and get it into the hands of families who need fresh food the most.

July 25, 2025

Mission Milestone: 1 Million Pounds Rescued

We’re proud to share that we’ve officially rescued 1 MILLION POUNDS of locally-grown produce from becoming food waste! Every pound rescued is a pound that Retaaza paid a local farmer a fair price for — always at our farmer-first prices — and saved from becoming food waste. No donations of produce expected from our growers — ever. Just actual cash in their pockets for their hard work.

July 11, 2025

A Home Run for Community and Fresh Food: Retaaza at MLB’s All-Star Weekend

This past weekend, Retaaza had the joy of participating in the pre-festivities for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, hosted right here in Atlanta! To celebrate the big game and the spirit of community, we popped up a Retaaza farm stand at Food Well Alliance’s community farm in Leila Valley, a South Atlanta neighborhood. Volunteers and guests enjoyed the best of Georgia’s summer harvest.

June 27, 2025

Retaaza Secures Support through ReFed’s 2025 Catalytic Grant Fund to Cut On-Farm Food Waste & Loss

We’re thrilled and honored to share that Retaaza is a grantee of ReFed’s 2025 Catalytic Grant Fund. ‍First of its kind, the Catalytic Grant Fund backs bold solutions to stop food waste. This year, the fund focused specifically on on-farm food waste and loss. Out of over 100 applicants from across the country, Retaaza was one of only five organizations selected for funding - and we could not be more proud!‍

June 3, 2025

Georgia organizations brace for food assistance demand due to SNAP cuts

Retaaza is grateful to have been part of an important conversation on Closer Look with Rose Scott, discussing how we can meet the rising need for affordable, fresh food access in Atlanta in the face of federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

May 9, 2025

Retaaza Expands Access to Fresh Food Through New MARTA Markets Partnership‍

Atlanta, GA — May 9, 2025 — Retaaza, a woman-owned B Corp and social enterprise dedicated to making fresh, local food accessible and affordable, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to bring high-quality, Georgia-grown produce and shelf-stable pantry items directly to MARTA transit riders through MARTA Farm Fresh Markets.‍

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.

April 7, 2025

Proclamation Honoring Retaaza for our Work in the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods

On April 4th, known locally as 404 Day, we were honored to receive a proclamation from the Georgia General Assembly recognizing the powerful collaboration between the Metro Atlanta Coalition for Healthy Neighborhoods (MACHN), Wholesome Wave Georgia, and Retaaza. Together, we’ve been working hand-in-hand to address longstanding disparities in healthcare access, food security, and overall well-being across metro Atlanta.

February 27, 2025

Retaaza Expands Farm Fresh Markets with Invest Atlanta & Wholesome Wave Georgia

Retaaza is proud to announce the expansion of our Farm Fresh Markets to two new Atlanta locations, thanks to a powerful partnership with Invest Atlanta and Wholesome Wave Georgia. These markets support a larger initiative to increase food access and affordability for all Atlantans.

December 5, 2024

Retaaza Featured in the Inaugural TAG Cleantech & Sustainability Ecosystem Report

We are honored to share that Retaaza is featured in the inaugural TAG Cleantech & Sustainability Ecosystem Report by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Smart Communities and Sustainability Society. This comprehensive report highlights Georgia’s efforts to drive sustainable economic growth through innovation, collaboration, and the commercialization of technologies that address climate challenges.

November 11, 2024

Second Helpings Atlanta and Retaaza Partner to Combat Food Insecurity for for Nearly 600,000 People in Metro Atlanta with Fresh, Locally Sourced Produce from Georgia Farmers

Second Helpings Atlanta, Georgia’s leading food logistics non-profit, has partnered with Retaaza, a social enterprise pioneering on-farm food rescue and community food access through their innovative supply chain, in a groundbreaking Food Rescue Partnership to transform fresh food access across metro Atlanta. By compensating Georgia’s farmers at a fair price that helps cover the costs of growing and harvesting their produce, this initiative provides a revenue stream for farmers, while also delivering fresh produce to families in need.

October 18, 2024

How You Can Support Georgia Farmers After Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Georgia’s farmers are facing significant challenges as they work to recover from damaged crops and infrastructure. According to preliminary estimates shared by Governor Brian Kemp and Nick Place, Dean and Director of UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the total economic impact of the hurricane is expected to exceed $6 billion, including direct losses to crops of $1.8 billion.

September 23, 2024

Retaaza Joins 1% for the Planet: Giving Back to Protect Our Environment

We are excited to announce that Retaaza has been accepted as a member of 1% for the Planet - a global movement dedicated to supporting environmental solutions. This membership represents our own commitment to protecting our one planet and its resources, and ensuring that our business practices align with these values.

June 24, 2024

Retaaza Officially Certified as a Woman-Owned Business!

We are thrilled to announce that Retaaza has achieved esteemed certifications from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). These certifications mark a significant milestone in our journey, reinforcing our commitment to empowering women in the business world and promoting diversity within our industry.

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.

October 10, 2023

Retaaza Becomes a Certified B Corporation

Big news! Retaaza is now officially a Certified B Corporation! We are proud to represent the B corp community's values and lead by example showing that you can create a better, more equitable supply chain in agriculture that cares about all of its stakeholders.

October 6, 2023

Retaaza Awarded Best Social Impact Startup at Atlanta Startup Awards 2023

Retaaza was honored with the title of Best Social Impact Startup by Startup Atlanta. This accolade was part of Startup Atlanta's Atlanta Startup Awards, held in the historic West End at Monday Night Garage at Lee + White.

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.

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.

January 31, 2023

Retaaza's Sarah Steffan Named 2023 Atlanta Sustainability Ambassador

Retaaza's own Sarah Steffan named to City of Atlanta's class of 2023 Sustainability Ambassadors program.

November 21, 2022

Retaaza Featured in Hypepotamus - Grab A Plate: These Founders Are Rethinking How We Get Our Food

Retaaza (a combination of English and Hindi words), is on a mission to “refresh how people think about the food system,” Sehgal told Hypepotamus. That means creating hyperlocal, flexible supply chains that connect Georgia’s agricultural ecosystem to urban businesses.

November 18, 2022

Fresh & Local Retaaza Holiday Boxes!

Send a sweet, local, healthy, and delicious treat that will stand out amongst all the sugar AND help our farmers, our hungry, and our local communities!

November 8, 2022

Retaaza Participates In Sunday Supper South To Benefit James Beard Foundation

This past weekend Retaaza had the opportunity to support the James Beard Foundation through the Sunday Supper South event at Ponce City Market (PCM).

November 3, 2022

Retaaza Featured As Part of the Solution to Wasted Food on Drawdown GA Blog

We define food waste as any surplus food, food (both edible and inedible) that is not sold or consumed by businesses or individuals – food that isn’t donated, composted, or otherwise recycled. To gain a greater understanding of how food waste is generated, please see this previous blog post on Fighting Food Waste.

July 14, 2022

Retaaza Named as Member of Drawdown Georgia Business Compact

Drawdown Georgia Business Compact announced Retaaza as the 32nd company to join the group whose founding members include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Atlanta Gas Light, Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprises, Delta Air Lines, Google, Norfolk Southern, and UPS.

June 16, 2022

Retaaza CEO Receives Gateway Center’s 2022 Outstanding Individual Volunteer Award

Retaaza Founder and CEO, Kashi Sehgal, takes her passion for being in service to others beyond Retaaza.

April 28, 2022

Partnership for Inclusive Innovation: Beyond Farm-to-Fork

This article shared by the Partnership of Inclusive Innovation features Retaaza as an organization supporting farmers in the many challenges they must overcome.

April 13, 2022

Holistically Heal Thyself Podcast Featuring Retaaza

Retaaza CEO and Founder, Kashi Sehgal, was a guest on the Holistically Heal Thy-Self Podcast, where she talked about her journey with Retaaza, holistic solutions, self care for health, and more.

April 1, 2022

Partnership for Inclusive Innovation: A Look at AgTech in Georgia

This article shared by the Partnership of Inclusive Innovation features Retaaza’s mission to make food more affordable and accessible to people in Georgia who are food insecure.

February 24, 2022

Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Awards Major Grant to Retaaza

Retaaza has been awarded a major grant from the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation to further its work in the areas of food waste, food insecurity, and sustainability.

November 8, 2021

Retaaza Featured in 10th Anniversary Edition of Georgia Grown Magazine

Retaaza Founder and CEO, Kashi Sehgal, was featured in the 2021 Georgia Grown magazine. Sehgal addresses Georiga’s food waste and food insecurity issues while sharing what Retaaza can do to help.

October 27, 2021

Retaaza Featured in Georgia Hospital Association's “Twentyfourseven” Magazine

Women CEOs partner to tackle food and population health issues.

July 5, 2021

Clinch Memorial Hospital Advances Georgia Grown Initiative

Clinch Memorial Hospital has prioritized serving locally sourced produce and meats. To further this effort, their café recently partnered with Retaaza.

June 29, 2021

Clinch Memorial Hospital Partners With Retaaza To Stimulate Farm-To-Table Initiative

Clinch Memorial Hospital partners with Retaaza to stimulate farm-to-table initiative

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January 29, 2026

Volunteer With Us!

On Monday mornings, join us for mixed produce box packing, a hands-on way to make an immediate impact. Each box you pack connects fresh food from local farmers to neighbors who may need a little help across our state.

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