News Summary
Las Vegas has introduced the food waste-fighting app Too Good To Go, enabling residents to buy surprise bags of surplus food at significant discounts. These bags, priced between $5 and $10, come from local businesses like Krispy Kreme and Circle K. This initiative not only helps residents save money but also aids businesses in recovering lost revenue from food that would otherwise be wasted. The app’s recent rollout in the city aims to promote sustainability and connect communities with affordable food options while addressing the global issue of food waste.
Las Vegas has officially launched the food waste-fighting app, Too Good To Go, marking a significant step in addressing food waste while helping residents save money on meals. This app serves as the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, allowing users to purchase curated “surprise bags” filled with surplus items from local businesses at a fraction of retail costs.
Residents can now benefit from available surprise bags priced between $5 and $10, with potential discounts exceeding 70% off retail prices. Customers can pick up these bags from participating brands across the city, including well-known names like Krispy Kreme, California Fish Grill, and Circle K. The initiative not only aids residents in saving money but also enables businesses to recover lost revenue from food that would otherwise go to waste, thereby positively impacting the environment by reducing food waste.
The app’s formal rollout occurred on August 27. Prior to this, a limited pilot initiative began in Las Vegas in early 2024 to test customer interest. It is reported that new businesses are joining the app weekly, expanding the selection of available surprise bags. While customers do not choose the contents of these bags, businesses curate them and provide listings of possible included items. It is advisable for customers to contact stores directly for any inquiries regarding allergens or ingredients.
Established in 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Too Good To Go has grown exponentially, currently operating in 19 countries with over 120 million registered users and 180,000 active partners worldwide. The app reportedly saves over 1 million meals each month, and since the beginning of 2025, it has saved more than 8.1 million meals, marking a 67% increase compared to the previous year. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, there was a notable surge in user engagement, with 3.6 million new users joining the platform.
The company’s growth strategy includes plans to expand services to every U.S. city with more than 1 million residents by the end of 2025. This expansion reflects Too Good To Go’s commitment to making a difference by connecting residents with local food options while promoting sustainability. With collaborations involving major food industry players such as ALDI, Unilever, Circle K, and Whole Foods Market, the app is poised to continue its mission to combat food waste and connect communities with affordable food resources.
In summary, Too Good To Go is now active in Las Vegas, encouraging residents to check regularly for new businesses joining the app while taking part in a movement that reduces food waste and makes good use of surplus food. As the city joins a global effort to manage food resources more sustainably, the launch of this app heralds a new era of food accessibility and environmental consciousness for local communities.
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