The Spent Goods Company

02/04/2026

Spent Goods Bread Pickup Is Coming to Saponetti!

At .ca, we’re all about everyday habits that add up to real impact—from refilling your soap bottles in mason jars to cutting plastics at the source. That’s why we’re excited to pilot a new partnership with , a Toronto bakery that rescues spent grains from local breweries and turns them into hearty, nutrient-dense breads and baked goods instead of letting them go to waste.

How it works: Pre-order your Spent Goods favourites at https://inside.spentgoods.ca and select “Pickup at Saponetti” at checkout to grab your bread with your next refill run. You’ll get access to their sourdough loaves plus extras like frozen pizzas, soft pretzels, and English muffins—perfect for stocking a low-waste, feel-good kitchen in one stop.

Aside from the frozen pizzas, all bread products will be packed into a single recyclable plastic bag (vs individually bagged)

Together, we’re making it easier to align the things you eat, clean, and refill with the zero-waste values you already bring to Saponetti.

01/28/2026

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We’re bringing back Spent Goods as part of a pre-order pilot.

Every week, Spent Goods rescues grains from Toronto breweries and transforms them into artisan breads and baked goods with 3x the fiber and added plant protein. It’s hyperlocal, upcycled, and seriously nutritious – exactly the kind of food our community values.

How to order: Visit Inside.spentgoods.ca and select “Free Pickup: Karma Co-op” at checkout. Browse their rotating selection of sourdough loaves, frozen pizzas, soft pretzels, and English muffins. Orders must be placed by Friday for the following Tuesday pickup).

No delivery order minimums.

Let’s keep Toronto’s food economy circular, one loaf at a time!

01/24/2026

New at : Spent Goods Pickup – Your Beer’s Grains, Transformed into Bread

Ever wonder what happens to the grains after we brew your favorite Halo beer? Now they become delicious, nutrient-dense baked goods! We’re partnering with , a local Toronto bakery that rescues our spent grains and transforms them into artisan breads, pizzas, pretzels, and more – with 3x the fiber and added plant protein. It’s the ultimate brewery-to-bakery circle, and you can taste the results right here at Halo.

How to order: Visit inside.spentgoods.ca and select “Free Pickup: Halo Brewery” at checkout. Browse their rotating selection of sourdough loaves, frozen pizzas, soft pretzels, and English muffins.

We’re a one stop shop for upcycled food businesses based in Ontario. e.g., Sourdough bread, gourmet pretzels, jams, cookies incorporating upcycled ingredients like spent grains, rescued fruit and juice pulp.

01/07/2026

They’re back: Pretzel bagels, twists & English muffins

We’re bringing back fan favorites for 2026:
✓ Pretzel bagels
✓ Pretzel twists
✓ English muffins

But here’s what we haven’t told you yet: 2025 nearly broke us. We lost major partners and saw a 40% sales drop. Your direct orders are literally the reason we’re still here.

Want the full story—plus a limited-time coupon code and details on our new no-minimum, free drop-off pilot?

Read what’s really happening at Spent Goods → Check Link in Bio, Recent enewsletters

Photo credit

Dihan & Spent Goods team

(P.S. Pre-orders close Jan 15th —you’re among the first to know.)

10/30/2025

Collaboration is in the air 🌾✨
As large systems feel out of our control, people are choosing to focus on what we CAN build—together.

Here’s what’s happening in Toronto:

• A new co-op forming where members contribute $25/month to tackle affordable housing through community land trusts

• Spent Goods joining forces with , , + others to make local food healthier & more affordable

• Testing group buying clubs, community growing initiatives & chef partnerships

• Cooking together for Toronto Climate Week’s Climate-Friendly Recipe Challenge (👋 that’s us in this photo!)

The vision? A more collaborative food economy where we feed ourselves.

📖 Full story in our newsletter (link in bio)

Who else is feeling the collaborative energy? 👇

09/24/2025

Finally, climate events that don’t feel depressing 🌱
Toronto’s making history with its first Climate Week (Oct 1-3) and we’re here for it ✨

While the world debates if it’s “too late” for climate action, our city is saying: “Let’s just show what’s possible.”
We’re not just attending—we’re feeding the movement 🥖 Sponsoring events where climate action looks like:
- Cooking together 👩‍🍳
- Conversations over cocktails 🥂
- Solarpunk fashion shows ✨
- Community, not sacrifice 💚

It’s about showing what’s possible when neighbors, businesses, and innovators collaborate locally.

Consider joining us. Let’s see what Toronto can accomplish when we show, not just talk about, what’s possible.

See which events we’re interested in this week’s newsletter ⬇️
Link in Bio -> Newsletter Archive

07/21/2025

⚠️ Hope and hopelessness ahead.

David Suzuki recently said: “It’s too late—the fight against climate change is lost.”

That shook me. But it also helped me refocus.

What if we stop trying to fix broken systems—and start where we can make a difference?

At The Spent Goods Company, we act locally. We’ve fed 175,000 people with the support of 14 partners, 6 FTE jobs, and offset 9.6 mT eCO2.
Proof that when neighbours work together, good things rise. 🥖🍻

Maybe it’s not about giving up the fight—but about changing how and where we fight.

👇 What do you think of focusing on the local impact, where we can influence friends and family who are more likely to engage vs trying to fix global issues—where we have less control?

07/13/2025

**🍔 From Beer to Bun: A True Toronto Collaboration 🍺➡️🍞**

Ever wondered what happens to the grain used to brew your favourite Amsterdam beer? Instead of going to landfill, it’s transformed into these fresh, fluffy burger buns—baked right here in Toronto.

Together with Amsterdam Brewery, we’re closing the loop: diverting their spent grains, cutting emissions, creating local jobs, and feeding Torontonians.

This is what happens when local businesses work *with* each other instead of in silos. It’s not just sustainable—it’s delicious innovation you can taste.

❤️ Show some love for for championing local food supply and raising the bar for what’s possible when we work together.

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06/22/2025

That time I pitched my business at a Climate Comedy night.

02/26/2025

Last night, 40 strangers came together for a different kind of networking event.
Taco’d Bout Climate—organized by Climate North, Dihan from The Spent Goods Company & Organic Lifestyle, and sponsored by Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)—wasn’t your typical meet-and-greet.

Like a potluck, everyone played a role in preparing a spread of taco ingredients. After dinner, we shifted into book club mode, exploring thought-provoking questions in rotating pairs, sparking fresh conversations with each new topic.

Our goal? To move beyond individual action and embrace collective impact. Research shows that while personal efforts matter, working on solutions as part of a community is far more effective at reducing feelings of helplessness.

Simply put: knowing you’re not alone makes all the difference.

Stay tuned for more

02/04/2025

Limited, this week ONLY Promo + !

🥨 Fresh-Baked Pretzels, Ready When You Are! 🥨

Craving warm, toasty pretzels at home? Now you can enjoy locally made, bakery-fresh Spent Goods Pretzel Twists—delivered right to your door by Mama Earth Organics!

✨ Why you’ll love them:
✅ Locally made using grains = good for you & the planet 🌾
✅ Frozen within hours of cooling—lock in that fresh-baked goodness 🔥
✅ Easy to enjoy—just heat and serve for a soft, golden-brown treat
✅ No preservatives or additives—just simple, real ingredients

⏳ Order by Friday, Feb 7th to add them to your next Mama Earth delivery. Don’t miss out—get yours today!

➡️ https://www.mamaearth.ca/search/products?producerUri=spent-goods&quickview=product-14331

12/01/2024

The Return of the Pretzel!

Our Pretzel Twists and Bagels are back and ready to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your snacking ritual.

Imagine the perfect balance of a crisp, golden exterior giving way to a soft, chewy center—each bite a symphony of textures and flavors. 🎶✨

Crafted to perfection, these pretzels are a hidden gem for those who crave an exceptional culinary experience.

Whether you’re hosting an elegant gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, our Pretzels are your ticket to an elevated adventure. 🌟

Now available at
.liberation.kitchen

https://inside.spentgoods.ca/product-category/all-products/bread/pretzels/

We’re over the moon to be working with Ed and his team .to again

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