Who We Are

Peko Produce (http://pekoproduce.com) is an online marketplace for "peculiar" & surplus groceries. We are on a mission to reduce food waste and promote accessible, affordable food. Why?:

1. Every year, $3.1 billion worth of produce is rejected due to cosmetic damage
2. Canada is experiencing the highest increase in food costs since 2010 (+$966/year for a family of 4)
3. Food waste is also a major contributor to the climate crisis, contributing up to 10% of greenhouse gases every year.

Having just started in June 2021, we’ve already saved over 150,000+ lbs worth of food and saved over $450,000. We've been featured on CBC, Daily Hive, Next Shark, TEDx and more. We are also backed by TELUS, NEXT Canada, among others. Fun fact: our co-founders, Sang & Arielle, are the youngest players by far to disrupt the archaic produce industry in Vancouver!

Responsibilities May Include

• Post about Peko Produce with your community and be involved with our growing Pekommunity
• Promote Peko Produce and our mission to reduce food waste in your local community using creative strategies, including but not limited to: hosting educational events, Facebook/Instagram lives, giving free samples, boothing, sharing flyers, etc.
• Help plan initiatives to attract and engage with current customers so we can reduce as much food waste as possible!
• Manage Facebook groups for your local community, engage with members and answer questions they have about Peko Produce.

Peko is a good fit for you if...

• You enjoy sharing knowledge, good finds, and helpful tips with others.
• You want to engage in a passion project that is low-commitment yet high-impact (10 hours/week or less)
• You're passionate about sustainability, reducing food waste, and/or impact-driven entrepreneurship.
• You are empathetic, patient, and customer-obsessed. You want to share Peko's mission with as many people as possible.
• You love to cook, or at least, love to eat!
• You're a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and guidance.