This company collects spent grains from breweries and distilleries to provide affordable livestock feed for local farms. By repurposing brewery waste, they help farmers reduce feed costs and offer a sustainable disposal solution for beverage producers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Breweries, distilleries, and cideries face challenges in managing and disposing of spent grains and other byproducts, which can be costly and environmentally unsustainable. Traditional disposal methods like composting or landfilling may not be the most efficient or cost-effective options.
Solution
Against The Grain provides a waste management solution for breweries, distilleries, cideries, and other food producers by collecting and repurposing their byproducts as livestock feed for local farms. This service helps beverage producers reduce disposal costs and minimize their environmental impact by diverting waste from landfills and composting facilities. By utilizing the "Food Recovery Hierarchy," Against The Grain offers a more sustainable alternative that benefits both producers and local agriculture. The company handles logistics and ensures reliable, scheduled pickups tailored to each partner's production schedule.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes breweries, distilleries, cideries, and other food and beverage producers seeking a cost-effective and sustainable solution for managing their waste byproducts. Local farms seeking affordable livestock feed are also beneficiaries of the service.
Features
- Collection of spent grains, pomace, and other edible byproducts from breweries, distilleries, cideries, and food manufacturers
- Scheduled pickup services based on the partner's production schedule
- Routing and logistics management to ensure reliable and timely waste removal
- Byproduct delivery to local farms for use as animal feed
- Toter rinsing to maintain cleanliness and reduce odors
- Reporting on environmental impact, including pounds of byproducts diverted, gallons of water saved, and pounds of CO2 emissions prevented