Discovery Demos: Sustainability & Waste-Conscious Foods (Day 1)

A walkable showcase of macro trends, Discovery Demo pods invite you to get hands-on with specialty food brands, encounter creative ideas, and consider your role in the food ecosystem. Head to Discovery Point (Booth 4631) to explore and get inspired!

The Sustainability & Waste-Conscious Foods Pod

Come experience visions of the year 2040—a future where today's sustainability innovations have actually scaled and transformed how we eat. Through this glimpse ahead, you'll see what's possible when things like zero-waste production, upcycling, regenerative farming, and climate-smart sourcing become the norm rather than the exception. It's reverse archaeology: instead of digging up the past, revealing what's being built right now. You'll leave understanding how the specialty food makers at this show are creating the food system that future depends on.

Hosted by Mike Lee, Food Futurist & Author

Join Mike for a brief introduction to his work and pod at 10:30am and 1:00pm!

Featuring:

(10:30 am - 12:30 pm) San Francisco Bay Coffee: Brewing a Better Tomorrow

• Learn how San Francisco Bay Coffee is brewing change with their plant-based, BPI®-certified OneCUP™ pods, designed for commercial composting. These pods—and even the packaging—are made from renewable materials like cellulose and cornstarch, helping reduce landfill waste from single-serve brewing. Combined with their Zero Waste-certified operations, San Francisco Bay Coffee is proving that convenience and sustainability can go hand in hand—making your morning cup a more eco-conscious choice.
• View the San Francisco Bay Coffee Virtual Booth

(10:30 am - 12:30 pm) Tonnino Tuna: Responsible Fishing and Ocean Stewardship

• Tonnino begins with responsibly managed fisheries for its yellowfin and Albacore tuna and wild-caught Alaskan salmon, protecting marine biodiversity and the communities that fish these waters. These sourcing choices are not abstract sustainability claims. They are the conditions that allow the fish to hold its premium flavor, natural structure, clean taste, and steady texture. Every step after that, guided by our carefully crafted recipes, along with strict mercury testing, careful handling, and hand-packing in recyclable glass jars, is designed to keep that integrity intact and deliver exceptional flavor.. With Dolphin Safe certification, a fully owned process, and full traceability from ocean to jar, Tonnino shows a simple truth: the seafood tastes better because the practices behind it are better.
• View the Tonnino Virtual Booth

(1 - 3 pm) Milkadamia: Regenerative Farming & the Next Frontier in Plant-Milk Packaging

• Join Milkadamia as they unveil their groundbreaking Oat Milk Slices—a packaging innovation set to hit shelves in early 2026. With 85% less packaging to toss and 85% less weight to ship, these Slices represent the next frontier in plant-milk sustainability. Discover how their commitment to regenerative agriculture and sustainably farmed macadamia milk is building a more climate-conscious food system, from their rainforest origins in Australia to your fridge.
• View the Milkadamia Virtual Booth

(1 - 3 pm) Savannah Bee Company: Sweet Sustainability from Hive to Home

• Savannah Bee Company advances sustainability by inspiring millions of bee champions and protecting bees of all species through careful sourcing—from flower to hive to bottle—that preserves the natural essence of the world’s most distinctive honeys. For over 20 years, they've partnered with trusted beekeepers, embraced conscientious packaging, and supported bee education through The Bee Cause Project, ensuring every jar celebrates the vital habitats bees help bring to life.
• View the Savannah Bee Company Virtual Booth