A Look Back at 2025 with Knead Tech

2025 was a year of momentum for Knead. As food insecurity continues to rise and funding and policy shifts put pressure on food recovery organizations, we focus on what we do best: helping partners streamline logistics, save time, and get more food to the people who need it. This year, Knead-powered partners rescued more than 3.9 million pounds of food, that’s 12,323 meals every day going back into their communities.

Knead was a Grow NY Top Finalist, won the SXSW 2025 Pitch Competition in AgTech and Food, was recognized in BetaKit’s Most Ambitious issue and named one of Calgary’s Top 50 Most Scalable Startups. We completed the GrowthX program and were accepted into the innovation hubs at DMZ and MaRS, gaining hands-on support, mentorship, and momentum for our next stage of growth. 

Alongside this, we launched new pilots with food recovery organizations and municipalities, rolled out partner-driven product features, and continued spreading the word through conferences, panels, and media. 

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re excited to grow our partner network and deepen our work with municipalities. With the continued support of our partners, funders, and investors, we’re entering the next year focused on reducing waste, stronger collaboration, and growing impact.