FRESH was established at Clemson University with generous philanthropic support from the Sonoco Foundation to drive advances in sustainability across the food value chain. Through working closely with faculty, students and industry partners, FRESH is positioned to drive solutions through faculty-sponsored research, student projects, industry relationships and the annual Food, Packaging and Sustainability Summit hosted each year on the Clemson University campus in South Carolina.

Mission

To develop innovative solutions across the circular food value chain by advancing collaboration and leveraging the expertise of stakeholders in academia and industry.

Vision
To drive advances in sustainability by looking holistically at the circular food value chain and identifying opportunities that reimagine processes, technologies, and behaviors.