About Us
FRESH was established at Clemson University with generous philanthropic support from the Sonoco Foundation. With top academic experts involved in every step of the food value chain, FRESH serves as a catalyst and unifier on campus, working closely with external partners. Clemson is positioned to drive solutions through faculty-sponsored research, student projects and the FRESH annual Food, Packaging and Sustainability Summit.
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.
