Founded in 2016 by Matthew Riss and Mark Ciaburri, Long Island-based Redefine Meals prepares fresh, chef-cooked meals that are ready to heat and eat in two to three minutes. Its 65-plus-meal menu is available through home delivery and a network of more than 25 grab-and-go locations across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester. Redefine also uses advance ordering to minimize food waste and recyclable packaging, including #5 plastic containers and boxes made from recycled cardboard.
Healthy Meals DirectHealthy Meals Direct prepares portioned, balanced meals fresh for weekly delivery, pickup, and grab-and-go service. Based around Long Island, the company serves Nassau and Suffolk counties through local locations while also shipping its chef-prepared meals nationwide in insulated UPS boxes. Its menu is built around convenient ready-to-eat dishes with an emphasis on protein, fiber, antioxidants, and health-focused meal planning.WEST BABYLON, NY
Territory FoodsFounded in Washington, D.C., in 2011, Territory Foods is a chef-powered marketplace that prepares and delivers ready-to-eat meals through independent kitchens in local communities. Its dietitian-guided meals are made by chefs across the country, with local sourcing and twice-weekly delivery distinguishing Territory from a centralized meal processor. The company says $9 of every meal purchased stays in the customer’s community, while its streamlined supply chain and recyclable packaging support its sustainability efforts.
Fitrition MealsTrusted since 2016, Fitrition Meals is a New York and New Jersey meal-preparation company created from a passion for health and wellness. It prepares fresh, locally sourced meals for busy people who want convenient food that supports an active lifestyle, with delivery and pickup available through its retail locations.ASTORIA, NY
Performance Meal PrepStarted by owner-operator Jesse Batt in his parents’ Philadelphia kitchen, Performance Meal Prep prepares and delivers fresh weekly meals for people seeking convenient, clean eating—from athletes to families. The idea grew from Batt’s own frustration with undersized post-workout meals, and the company now offers portion sizes for a broad customer base, using proteins that are fresh and never frozen and sourcing locally when possible.PHILADELPHIA, PA