Goodie Bag Buzz

Graduates of the University of Colorado Boulder have developed an app that helps restaurants reduce food waste while saving patrons money.

A marketplace for surplus food. ‘Goodie Bag’ connects shops with good, unsold food at a discounted price for people to pick up and enjoy.

According to the US Department of Agriculture, 30-40% of the nation's food supply goes to waste. In southern Colorado, Bella's Bagels is trying to play its part in making that number smaller.

UNC Charlotte dining has announced a partnership with Goodie Bag to help students save money and reduce food waste.

The Boulder-based Sustainable food startup partners with local restaurants to launch in Colorado Springs.

Goodie Bag is set to officially launch in Colorado Springs on April 22 (Earth Day).

A company called Goodie Bag is now working with eateries here in Aurora.

Goodie Bag is aiming to cut food waste while also helping your wallet.

Food waste is a major issue in the restaurant industry. That’s why one company, Goodie Bag, newly launched in Madison, is hoping its mystery food bags can be part of the solution.

New apps are helping consumers save money, while eliminating food waste at popular stores and restaurants.

KGNU’s Grace Maruska Spoke with CEO Eddie Connors to find out more.

“Goodie Bag” launched in Boulder, Colorado, in 2023 and now the business is expanding to Memphis.

Goodie Bag competes with the more established Too Good to Go. Local users include Leroy’s Bagels and Legacy Pie Co.

Get discounts on food while helping reduce waste at restaurants! Goodie Bag CEO Eddy Connors shares more about the company's expansion into Wisconsin.

Company helps food businesses sell surplus items in discount 'goodie bags.'

VIDEO: Goodie Bag app comes to Charleston, aims to fight food waste An app is hoping to put affordable local food on your plates and cut down on food waste at restaurants.

Eliminating food waste and supporting local restaurants: Goodie Bag, an app that launched in Charleston on Sept. 6, prides itself on doing both.

A food waste prevention app is launching in Charleston which will connect people with discounted food from Lowcountry restaurants.

A Colorado-based startup, Goodie Bag, launches in Charleston this week to help local businesses manage unsold inventory.

What is it? A mobile app designed to reduce food waste and provide local residents with affordable restaurant food options.

A Colorado-based app called Goodie Bag is tackling food waste in Charlotte by offering surplus food from local businesses at a significant discount.

Though it’s only been a couple of months, it’s become pretty popular among local foodies and has had a big impact on participating businesses in the area.

Apps Goodie Bag and Too Good To Go are now in Phoenix. Here's how to use them to save money and keep food out of the landfill.

When so much of the population faces hunger, how is there still so much food waste?

"Goodie Bag connects customers with discounted items local businesses can't sell for full price and might otherwise end up discarded."

"Saving wasted food"

"Goodie Bag launches in February"

"A lot of surplus food in restaurants goes to waste. That’s where ‘Goodie Bag’ comes into play and solves this problem."

"Goodie Bag, which was founded by CU Boulder graduates, aims to reduce food waste and food insecurity while simultaneously supporting local, small businesses."

"Goodie Bag connects customers to local shops' surplus food at a discounted price, reducing food waste and supporting local businesses."

"By matching up the eaters with the producers, and providing the surplus food at a discount, everyone benefits."

"Ordering from them will make your stomach and wallet both happy"

"The satisfaction of scoring a discount on dinner is the appeal behind Goodie Bag Co"

"The concept has won the founders multiple pitch competitions, including Denver's Founders Live event in December"

"By the end of the summer, the trio placed first in the final pitch competition"

"The group believes the platform can help restaurants salvage sunk costs from food that would've been thrown out"