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February 4, 2017

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The cold weather struck hard last week, but our te

The cold weather struck hard last week, but our team found a way to make the best of a bad situation and warm some hearts, feed people, and prevent waste along the way. When freezing temperatures prevented us from delivering orders in Nashville, our transportation team stepped up to make sure that over 10,500 pounds of food made it to @thenashvillefoodproject so it didn't go to waste. This thoughtfulness and fast thinking reminded us what living out our mission truly looks like. Please join us in extending a huge thanks to the folks who make all our donation efforts happen!

HEALTHY LIVING GIVEAWAY! We're joining forces with

HEALTHY LIVING GIVEAWAY! We're joining forces with our favorite health-inspired brands to fuel some feel-good habits this year. One lucky winner will receive:

🥕 A $200 gift card to @imperfectfoods to help you conveniently stock your fridge and pantry with sustainable groceries
🤸🏽‍♀️ A $200 @mate_the_label gift card so you can get your hands on their new MOVE by MATE Collection
🧘🏾‍♀️ A $150 gift card to @classpass, where you can find a wide variety of digital, on-demand, and livestream classes for at-home workouts
🧖🏼‍♀️ A 6-piece @credobeauty Clean Beauty Workout Essentials Kit ($200+ value) for some self-care after you exercise
💦 A $150 gift card to @liquidiv for staying hydrated and energized throughout the day

How to enter:
1. Like this photo
2. Follow @imperfectfoods, @mate_the_label, @classpass, @credobeauty, @liquidiv
3. Tag a friend in the comments below

Have fun and good luck!

*Giveaway ends on Sunday, 2/28 at 11:59 (PST).⁠ One winner will be chosen randomly and announced on 3/1. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states & DC, 18 or older.

An update on our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion ef

An update on our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts:⁠
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Last year Imperfect Foods committed to being an actively anti-racist company to deepen our investment in building the type of food system we want to see in the world. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, we wanted to share what we've accomplished towards this goal. In the six months since making this pledge we have:⁠
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• Donated $30,000 to the @NAACP and @appetiteforchange through company donations and our employee match program⁠
• Collected and shared resources that amplify Black voices⁠
• Provided dedicated time for employee education, particularly around race as it intersects with food and farming⁠
• Organized inclusive hiring training for our Talent Team in July⁠
• Hired a Talent Manager with a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) background⁠
• Invested in a DEI software for recruiting to minimize implicit biases in our hiring process⁠
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To date, we've accomplished 25% of our goals and have learned a lot about where we can do a better job as a company. Meeting all the commitments of our anti-racist pledge will take time and hard work, but we are dedicated to change and will not settle for anything less.

These are some of the coffee plants at the Aguirre

These are some of the coffee plants at the Aguirre family farm in Guatemala, one of many sustainable farms from which @stumptowncoffee sources Direct Trade coffee.

The Aguirres use a hydroelectric power system (that's water power, baby!) to produce all their electricity and filter the water before returning it to the river. The surrounding area is thousand-year-old virgin forest, so they work hard to replant native species, avoid insecticides, and manage weeds the old-fashioned way – by machete.

Seeing how good coffee is grown always reminds us to be extra grateful for every last drop of it. We're proud to work with producers like Stumptown who believe in building a better food system ☕

We, like millions of others, were impacted by the

We, like millions of others, were impacted by the extreme weather in Texas and the surrounding region this past week. To help our communities get back on their feet, we're offering free delivery to all our Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana customers to help nourish their recovery from the cold weather and power outages. In addition, we're offering them 20% off staples like protein, dairy, and eggs to help restock fridges after power losses.

We're also committed to donating $10,000 to @wckitchen, who has mobilized on the ground to provide meals to feed people in need.

We know this doesn’t solve all the problems our community faces, but we feel strongly that we must do our part in helping everyone recover from the extreme weather we all endured this past week. 💚

Why should you add asparagus to your next Imperfec

Why should you add asparagus to your next Imperfect order? It helps surplus and undersized asparagus find a home!

Undersized asparagus often went to restaurants, hotels, and other food service settings; however, with so many businesses shuttered or seeing reduced traffic due to the pandemic, a whole lot of asparagus is at risk of going to waste this year.

We're proud to offer a flexible and responsive option for growers who have produce they can't sell elsewhere. In our experience, sometimes doing the right thing for the environment just means keeping an ear to the ground and an open mind!

Double tap if you're an asparagus fan 💚

Want to wow your valentine with something unexpect

Want to wow your valentine with something unexpected? Try this Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart With Rosemary-Quinoa Crust from our friends at @Food52 – be sure to save this post for the recipe!

For the crust:
3/4 cup uncooked Imperfect Black Quinoa
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. + 1/8 tsp. fine-grain sea salt
1 1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced
2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks

For the filling:
2-2 1/2 cups Imperfect 64% Dark Chocolate Discs
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
1 cup heavy cream
Flaky salt

1. Heat the oven to 350° F. Add the quinoa to the bowl of a food processor and process for 5 minutes; it will look sandy.
2. Add the flour, salt, rosemary, lemon zest, and sugar, and pulse to combine. Add the egg and pulse to combine; the mixture will start to clump. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and work in the butter with your fingers.
3. Press the mixture firmly into a greased 14" x 4" tart pan. Dock the dough with a fork and place the pan in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
4. Place the tart on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
5. Make the filling: Place the chocolate and butter in a small bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until hot, but not boiling, with small bubbles starting to form around the edges. Pour the cream into the bowl and let sit for 1 minute, then gently stir until combined.
6. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. Top with flaky salt and serve!

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